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MacPaw Launches Moonlock, a Human-Centric Cybersecurity App for macOS

The Kyiv developer says it aims to simplify Mac security for everyday users in response to rising threats it cites in its own survey.

Overview

  • Moonlock runs continuous real-time monitoring via a low-level macOS extension that can block threats even when the app is closed.
  • Built-in tools include a malware scanner with scheduled scans, a VPN, a Network Inspector for country-level blocking, System Protection, and a Security Advisor.
  • The app is available now for $54 per year for one Mac, with a 7-day free trial, and it is also offered through the Setapp subscription.
  • MacPaw reports that 66% of Mac users faced a cyber threat in the past year and that malware detections rose 20% in 2024 versus 2023.
  • CEO Oleksandr Kosovan describes Moonlock as a human-focused product designed to make robust protection feel simple for non-experts.