To complete the deployment on mobile endpoints, the end user is required to manually enable system permissions on their device. This article details the required system permissions to run the Mobile Security for Business app.
Android and ChromeOS permissions
After the installation and activation process, a permission screen displays. The end user must tap Adjust settings under each item to grant system permissions.
| Permission | Description |
|
Storage permission |
Provides Malwarebytes access to the file storage to scan for malicious files. |
| Keep permissions for unused apps | Protects your device keep permissions even if the app is not used for a few months. |
| Background exclusion required |
Required to start scans, services, and show alerts. |
| Display over other apps |
Allows the app to display critical alerts. Malwarebytes cannot notify you of incoming threats or malicious sites without this permission. |
| Access usage data |
Allows the app to monitor other apps for threats and privacy issues. |
| Limit other apps |
Prevents other apps from disabling Malwarebytes. |
| Notifications |
Allows the app to display notifications. |
iOS permissions
After the installation and activation process, a screen displays with instructions on changing permissions. The end user must navigate to the device's Settings > Safari > Extensions to grant system permissions.
| Permission | Description |
|
Web Protection |
Enables a content blocker to protect Safari browser from malicious and suspicious websites. |
|
Ad Blocking |
Enables a content blocker to prevent Safari from loading ads and block ad trackers. |
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