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What antivirus program the best to use for Mac

What antivirus program do I have to use for my Mac OS High Sierra

Posted on Sep 22, 2019 9:14 AM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2019 9:17 AM

No Anti-Virus software or so-called “cleaning” apps are needed or recommended for Mac OS. They can conflict with Mac's own built-in security. At best they will slow your Mac by using unnecessary resources and at worst will bork your entire system. Your Mac has all the built-in protection you need.

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If you suspect malware then download and run Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes was developed by one of our own colleagues here in ASC and is about the most proven anti-malware software for Mac.

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Sep 22, 2019 9:17 AM in response to VitaliyfromWA

No Anti-Virus software or so-called “cleaning” apps are needed or recommended for Mac OS. They can conflict with Mac's own built-in security. At best they will slow your Mac by using unnecessary resources and at worst will bork your entire system. Your Mac has all the built-in protection you need.

macOS - Security - Apple

If you suspect malware then download and run Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes was developed by one of our own colleagues here in ASC and is about the most proven anti-malware software for Mac.

What antivirus program the best to use for Mac

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