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Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes privacy label · by Malwarebytes Corporation · checked November 2026

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App Privacy label Developer-reported · checked November 1, 2026
Used to track you
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None declared

Linked to you
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Not linked to you
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None declared

Short answer

Mostly a question of trust: Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes collects data linked to you but declares no tracking. None of it falls in Apple's most sensitive categories (health, financial, location, contacts or your own content). In total the label lists 3 data types; 44% of privacy protection apps we checked declare tracking.

At a glance

Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes privacy in one look

Data exposure on the label
Linked to you
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Built only from the developer's App Store label. It describes disclosure, not tested behaviour.

Verdict from the label
Linked to you, no tracking

Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes collects 3 data types tied to your identity but declares no tracking.

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Did Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes ask for something?

Pick the permission prompt you saw. We compare it with what Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes' developer declared.

It asked me for access to…
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Not on the label

Location is not on Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes' label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not on the label

User Content is not on Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes' label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not on the label

Contacts is not on Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes' label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not declared on the label

Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes declares no tracking, so a tracking prompt would contradict its label. Decline it, and consider reporting the mismatch to Apple.

Not on the label

Health & Fitness is not on Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes' label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

A permission is what the app can reach on your iPhone; the label is what the developer says leaves it. They answer different questions.

Line by line

What Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes collects, explained

Data typeWhat it coversWhere to limit it
Contact InfoLinked to you Your name, email address, phone number or postal address. Use Sign in with Apple with Hide My Email where offered, and check the app's account and marketing preferences.
Usage DataLinked to you What you tap, open and view inside the app, plus which ads you have seen. There is no single iOS switch. Look for an analytics or personalised-ads toggle in the app's own settings.
DiagnosticsLinked to you Crash logs, launch times, hang rates and energy use. Settings › Privacy & Security › Analytics & Improvements › Share With App Developers controls what Apple passes on; the app's own crash reporting is separate.
Reading the label

What Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes' label means for you

Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes' label has 3 types under “Data Linked to You”. A data type can appear in more than one section when it is used for different purposes — for example, identifiers used for both analytics and advertising.

Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes declares no tracking, which means the developer says it does not combine your data with other companies' data for advertising or sell it to data brokers. The data linked to you — contact info, usage data and diagnostics — is still tied to your identity, typically through an account, and is covered by the developer's privacy policy and retention rules.

None of the data types fall into the categories most people consider sensitive: health, financial information, precise location, contacts, browsing history or the content you create.

Privacy tools — VPNs, blockers and scanners — can see a lot of your traffic. A privacy app that collects identifiers or usage data deserves a careful read. Check whether the app logs traffic or DNS queries and who operates its servers.

Among the 147 privacy protection apps in our snapshot with a label, 44% declare tracking, 62% collect data linked to you and 22% say they collect nothing. Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes lists 3 data types, about the same as the average of 3.1 for this group.

Utilities range from calculators to VPNs, so their labels vary more than any other category. A simple tool that collects identifiers and usage data for tracking is a sign of advertising SDKs.

On your iPhone

Settings to check for Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes

  1. 1

    Sign-in

    When creating an account, Sign in with Apple can give the app a relay address from Hide My Email instead of your real one.

  2. 2

    Lock the app

    On iOS 18 and later, touch and hold the icon and choose Require Face ID. Anyone who picks up your unlocked phone then needs your face, fingerprint or passcode to open it.

  3. 3

    Notifications

    Settings › Notifications › Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes › Show Previews: When Unlocked keeps message and account details off the Lock Screen.

Cross-app tracking

Does Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes track you?

No tracking declared

There is no “Data Used to Track You” section on Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes' label.

Does Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes track you? Full answer and how to stop it →

iOS 18 and later

Lock Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes behind Face ID

  1. Find Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes on your Home Screen or in App Library.
  2. Touch and hold the icon until the quick-actions menu opens.
  3. Tap Require Face ID (or Require Touch ID / Require Passcode, depending on your iPhone).
  4. Tap Require Face ID again to confirm. Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes now asks for authentication every time it opens.

The lock is an iPhone feature, so it works whether or not Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes has a passcode of its own. It does not change what the app sends to its developer.

From the App Store record

About Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes

DeveloperMalwarebytes Corporation
App Store categoryUtilities (also Productivity)
Latest version1.72, released October 2026
First releasedJuly 2021
RequiresiOS 15.1 or later
Size242 MB
Age rating4+
Languages1 (EN)
Bundle IDcom.cyrussecurity.cyrus

The current version shipped in October 2026, so the app is actively maintained and its label is likely current. Labels are updated by developers when practices change.

Also by Malwarebytes Corporation: Malwarebytes.

Read with care

What the label cannot tell you

  • A label is self-reported. Apple publishes the developer's answers and can reject apps that misrepresent them, but it does not independently verify what Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes sends.
  • It does not say where data is stored, how long it is kept, whether it is encrypted, or which companies receive it. The privacy policy covers those points.
  • Optional data counts: if a feature lets you add something (a profile photo, a phone number), the type is listed even if you never use the feature.
  • Data handled only on your iPhone is not 'collected', so a no-collection label is compatible with an app that reads your files locally.
  • Third-party sign-in, payment processors and SDKs are supposed to be included, but a label can lag behind a new version.

The question to ask Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes' developer: Does the privacy app itself log what I do?

How it compares

Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes vs similar privacy protection apps

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Do it now

Your Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes privacy checklist

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Quick quiz

True or false?

  1. Q1Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes' privacy label says it uses data to track you.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    False: there is no Data Used to Track You section on Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes' label.

  2. Q2Apple tests every app to confirm its privacy label is accurate.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Labels are self-reported by developers. Apple can reject or remove apps that misrepresent practices, but it does not audit each label.

  3. Q3Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes collects Contact Info.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    True: Contact Info appears on its label.

  4. Q4Data “Not Linked to You” is never sent off your iPhone.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    It is collected and sent; the developer says it is de-identified rather than tied to your account or device.

  5. Q5Tapping “Ask App Not to Track” can stop an app from working.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Apple's rules require apps to work the same whether or not you allow tracking.

Questions people ask

Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes privacy FAQ

Is Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes safe to use?
Based on its App Store privacy label, cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes collects 3 data types tied to your identity but declares no tracking. Whether that is acceptable depends on what you will store in it. The label is developer-reported, not an independent security test.
Does Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes track you?
No. Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes' label has no Data Used to Track You section.
What data does Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes collect?
Contact info, usage data and diagnostics. Of these, contact info, usage data and diagnostics are linked to your identity.
Who makes Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes?
Malwarebytes Corporation, according to the App Store. It was first released in July 2021 and the current version is 1.72.
Can I lock Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes with Face ID?
On iOS 18 or later, touch and hold Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes' icon and choose Require Face ID (or Touch ID / Passcode). This is an iPhone feature and works for most downloaded apps, whether or not the app has its own lock. If you don't see the option, update iOS.
How does Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes compare with other privacy protection apps?
Across 147 privacy protection apps with labels in our snapshot, 44% declare tracking and 22% say they collect no data. Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes lists 3 data types against an average of 3.1.
Does the privacy app itself log what I do?
The privacy label cannot answer that. Look for it in Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes' privacy policy or support pages, linked from the App Store listing. Check whether the app logs traffic or DNS queries and who operates its servers.
How do I delete my data from Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes?
Apps that let you create an account must also let you start account deletion from inside the app (an App Store rule since June 2022). Deleting the app from your iPhone alone does not delete data already sent to the developer.
Facts on this page come from Cyrus Identity by Malwarebytes on the App Store, as reported by the developer. Checked 2026-11-01. How we collect data · Report a correction