Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is the preferred method for identifying and cleaning malware from your personal PC or Mac device.
In the event your account is suspected or confirmed to be compromised, the IT Service Desk may request that your machine be scanned with Malwarebytes before being unlocked.
Malware can come from a range of sources:
- Spam/Phishing emails with attachments, or hyperlinks to fake websites,
- Unsecured websites (HTTP websites that lack SSL) such as unofficial download sites,
- Using unsecured USBs (Such as a USB you find on the pavement or in an office) on your machine.
Installation Instructions
| Malwarebytes Anti-Malware cannot be installed on Deakin-managed devices. If you are concerned your system is compromised, contact the IT Service Desk. |
- First, please visit the Deakin Software Library and search for 'Malwarebytes'.
Otherwise, you can use the Categories sidebar and navigate to Security > Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Home. - On the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Home page, You'll be prompted with a number of options.
Beneath Malwarebytes for Personally Owned Computers, you will have a choice between 'Download for Windows' and 'Download for Mac'. Select which operating system you are using. - You will be directed to the Malwarebytes website. From here, select 'FREE DOWNLOAD' and continue to follow the prompts that they advise you with.
Usage Instructions
| Malwarebytes offers the ability to try a 14-day trial of its Premium version once installed. Please use the premium trial for scanning your device. |
- Firstly, ensure that you have enabled the free 14-day Premium trial. Your first step will be to select the 'Scan' option.
- Next, select 'Advanced scanners' beneath 'Scan'.
- When the scan is complete, please select 'View report'.
- In the report menu, select 'Export' on the bottom-left hand corner, then select 'Export to TXT'.
- Save the .txt log, and attach it as a file to your ticket with the IT Service Desk.