Let’s get started:ġ) Point Safari to the Malwarebytes download page.Ģ) Scroll down to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac, and click on the green “Free Download” button (see image below). Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has been available on the Windows platform since 2008 and has a good reputation for knocking out adware and browser hijacking code.
Fortunately, Malwarebytes has released its free Anti-Malware software for Mac OS versions up to and including macOS Sierra, and in today’s tech tip I’ll show how to install and use it. While viruses are still almost nonexistent on Macs, there is a small and growing problem with Mac adware that can take over Safari or Chrome and cause it to redirect searches, ask you to buy unneeded or fake antivirus apps, or just open a lot of pop-up windows. This may take a while… Chrome’s scanner is not particularly fast,īut if malware is found on your PC, Chrome will give you the option to remove it.Īs Emsisoft says… we hope you have a great, malware-free day (or evening).For years, owners of Windows PCs have had one “feature” that Mac owners have missed out on - malware. In the “Reset and clean up” dialog, click on “Clean up computer”.Ĭhrome’s scanner will scan your computer for malware.
In the Settings dialog, scroll down and click on “Advanced” then click “Reset and clean up”. Type or copy & paste the following in the Chrome address bar (omnibar). Here’s how to run the Chrome malware scanner: See our article here on resetting Chrome. You may also want to reset your Chrome browser ( see our tutorial here) if several things were found. You still need to install good security software such as Emsisoft.Īfter the Chrome malware scanner finishes, Chrome will let you know if anything was found and you’ll also have the option to remove it.
IMPORTANT: The Chrome scanner gives you an option to double-check your PC for harmful software – it is not meant to be the first line of defense or primary security software. It comes with Chrome and it’s easy to use, so if you use Chrome there’s no reason not to run it once in a while just to make sure. The Chrome malware scanner is a way to run a secondary check to find out if anything is going on that shouldn’t be.
But even the best antimalware and antivirus cannot protect you from being tricked or falling for a scam or from every possible dangerous software threat. Malware and scams and trickery are running amok on the web and it takes a multi-faceted security program to protect you from all the modern threats. But now the threats are much more eclectic. Now, even the worst antivirus programs can protect you from viruses. Twenty-plus years ago viruses were ubiquitous and if you didn’t have good antivirus software installed, you were in for quite a rough ride. Most of us have heard the scare stories about computer viruses, but we can tell you that it’s not viruses that are plaguing Internet users these days. Did you know that Google Chrome comes with a built-in malware scanner that can help you remove some types of harmful software? It does and it’s easy to use and we’ll show you how in just a bit.