antivirus for macbook

jpher wrote:

This is my first Mac--Is it necessary to have malware or antivirus software on MacBook Pro? If so, which one(s) is the best? I have heard about Windows Defender, Bitdefender, and others.

macOS - Security - Apple https://www.apple.com/macos/security/

Millions of new virus are written yearly. Technology changes so fast and thieves programs are ever more sophisticated. I think it's something we Mac users should reconsider that smugness that we shan't worry. Case in point:https://www.wired.com/story/new-mac-ransomware-thiefquest-evilquest/?utm_source=onsite-share&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=onsite-share&utm_brand=wired

Do not install any third party antivirus apps on your Mac.

Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community

I don't think anyone here has ever said Macs can't get ransomware. Ransomware is not a virus.

Protect your Mac from malware - Apple Support

Many people will tell you not to get one, but in my personal opinion I would at least have Malwarebytes. Hope this helps. (I'm pretty new to Mac myself, had one for less than a year) 😉