Malwarebytes Privacy connection status

Malwarebytes Privacy protects your internet activity by connecting with private servers around the world. When you turn on Malwarebytes Privacy, the application encrypts your internet traffic to increase privacy and security.

Your connection status is displayed under the app's ON/OFF toggle, and through a color indicator in the system tray or status menu icon. See the table below for details on tray icon indicators, status messages, and status descriptions.

Windows Tray Icon	Mac Status Menu Icon	Status message	Description
		Your connection is public	Privacy VPN toggle is OFF. The tray/status menu icon indicator is grey.
		Connecting... Disconnecting...	Privacy VPN is establishing or disabling a connection with a private server. You see this status briefly after the toggle is switched ON or OFF. The tray/status menu icon indicator is yellow.
		Your connection is private	Privacy VPN toggle is ON. The tray/status menu icon indicator is green.

Note: System tray/status menu icons are only available in Windows and Mac devices.

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