AntiVirus for Mac
Do apple still recommend not to install any antivirus for MacBook?
thx in advance
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
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john.smith111 Said:
"AntiVirus for Mac: Do apple still recommend not to install any antivirus for MacBook? thx in advance"
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Yes. And I remmed the same.
Use MalwareBytes for Mac
This is software that searches for malware/adware. So, scan with it and then remove what is found. Once removed, uninstall MalwareBytes for Mac. Then restart the Mac. This software has been created by Long Time Users of these Forums. So, that makes it reliable for Macs. The fee version blocks popup. The paid version looks for ransomeware, and lets you report issues you come across.
Downloads:
Correct. macOS has its own built-in AV and 3rd party AV apps are not only unnecessary, they can and do cause system disruptions.
many thanks
very good article. thank you very much.
John Galt, the user who wrote the tip, is a very wise man. Glad it helped!
AntiVirus for Mac