Malwarebytes for Mac version 5.17 was released on 4 September 2025.
Features and improvements
- Introducing the option to run Quick Scans and Threat Scans from the Scanner card when scanning manually and scheduling a scan. For more information, see Scan types for Mac.
- Added support for macOS Tahoe 26 installation.
- Updated trial expiring modal to better communicate the value and benefits of continued protection.
- Streamlined user instructions for activating system extensions.
- VPN is now available by default for all Teams users.
- Improved status menu dashboard for enhanced usability and easier navigation.
- Introduced reminders in the Scanner card to prompt users to grant full disk access permissions.
Issues fixed
- Fixed an issue where Identity activation advice was shown after reboot for users who had already activated Identity.
- Fixed an issue where a manual application update would fail if the user had previously canceled a manual update.
- Fixed an issue on macOS Big Sur where the Advanced section incorrectly displayed in Trusted Advisor for licensed users.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and performance improvements.