Moonlock modules and capabilities
(Updated: )Moonlock consists of several tightly integrated modules that work together to ensure an end-to-end protection of your Mac. Everything happens on the device’s premises in real time with complete privacy.
Dashboard
The Moonlock Dashboard is your central hub for managing Mac security. It provides a real-time view of your protection status, highlights important information clearly, and guides you to take action when needed. Designed for simplicity and clarity, the Dashboard removes guesswork and sets a new benchmark for user-friendly cybersecurity.
Malware Scanner
The Malware Scanner module checks your system’s health, identifying all types of emerging threats, including:
Malware that damages your system, steals data, or disrupts performance.
Ransomware that encrypts files and demands payment to restore access.
Adware that displays unwanted ads or redirects your browser.
PUPs: Unwanted apps that are intrusive or deceptive, like bundleware or fake cleaners.
Spyware & Keyloggers: Secretly track activity or capture sensitive information.
VPN
Your reliable cover-up for safe and private online activity. Moonlock VPN encrypts your connection to keep your data anonymous, protect your identity, and block unwanted tracking across networks. Its strict no-logs policy means your browsing activity, IP address, and connection history are never stored, ensuring complete privacy at all times.
Network Inspector
Your Mac — your rules. This module is focused on network-layer threat detection, designed to identify suspicious traffic and block potential threats before they can impact your system:
Will provide deeper analysis of incoming and outgoing connections.
Aims to detect suspicious activity from apps, scripts, or extensions
Designed to enhance Moonlock’s on-device threat visibility without compromising user privacy.
Country picker - you can filter out countries known for their malicious and hacking activity
System Protection
Each security setting on your Mac adds a barrier between your files and hackers. Let’s make sure they all work.
Working coherently with the Malware Scanner, this module continuously monitors your Mac to to prevent any damage by blocking:
New malware and unauthorized system changes as they occur.
Suspicious background processes or application behavior.
Risky items added through downloads, installations, or user actions.
Security Advisor
Your toolkit for nurturing safe digital habits. From unique passwords to limited apps permissions and responsible clicking. This module surfaces hidden or often overlooked security risks and provides clear, actionable guidance on how to manage them efficiently:
Flags unsafe login items, launch agents, and browser extensions
Suggests steps to reduce vulnerability and strengthen privacy
Helps maintain a clean and secure macOS environment
Moonlock’s modules form a unified security layer that protects your Mac from threats in real time — without compromising performance or privacy.
