easy to install anti virus for iMac M1

Hi there!

Good news - Mac computers do not need any sort of antivirus or cleaning software. Anti-virus and similar types of software can cause performance issues, security issues, and make macOS appear buggy. Your Mac is worse with these types of Apps installed.

In addition, Mac computers cannot get any traditional "viruses". The only area of concern is some malware, mostly adware, and it's easily avoidable. Do not install apps from unknown sources, and you'll be safe!

Here are some links that describe Apple's built-in malware protection, which are far superior:

• macOS - Security - Apple
• Protecting against malware in macOS - Apple Support
• Protect your Mac from malware - Apple Support
• Ways to avoid malware and harmful apps on Mac - Apple Support

Jack

The one that runs between your ears, as there are no viruses to be found other than the false positives that most anti-virus software report. Completely useless software on a Mac.

You might consider a one-time installation of the free to use MalwareBytes to see if it clears out any malware. It can then subsequently be uninstalled from its Help menu. Don't buy anything, just click the free download button in the upper-right corner of that link.

If you ever gave anyone access to your Mac that was not an Apple badged or Apple Certified Service Center employee, you may have compromised your contacts information.