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Malwarebytes icon statuses on macOS devices

  • Compatible with:
  • macOS
  • Available in:
  • Desktop Security version 5

The Malwarebytes icon is located in the menu bar at the top of the screen on macOS devices. This icon can show you the status of Desktop Security and VPN at a glance depending on how it looks. Use the table below to learn more about what each Malwarebytes icon means.

Icon Status Description
Mac-Menu-no-vpn.svg Default

The default icon shows when there are no alerts, and the VPN is not connected.

Mac-Menu-alert-red.svg Alert

The red dot shows when you have one or more security alerts. You may get a security alert if:

  • You have never run a scan.
  • A scan detected threats. 
  • One or more Real-Time Protection layers are turned off.
  • Your internet access is blocked by the Kill switch setting.
Mac-Menu-vpn-on.svg VPN connected

The VPN icon shows when the VPN is connected, and there are no alerts.

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