Is there a great security suite out there to scan everything and keep it safe? Right now I have trend micro Cleaner One pro which I really like, seems to do a great job, but I tried to load their Anti virus software and even with the latest OS update it still crashes and won't do full scans. Wouldn't mind a good all-in-one solution.
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Kaspersky Standard "30-day free trial" https://usa.kaspersky.com/downloads#compare-table
Bitdefender Antivirus For Mac "FREE 30-DAY TRIAL" https://www.bitdefender.com/Downloads/
Bitdefender Antivirus For Mac "FREE 30-DAY TRIAL" https://www.bitdefender.com/Downloads/
Best frontline security suite is the human brain (though this is admittedly a variable), and a suitably layered degree of security, one layer being what gilby101 points out.
If you need to run something separate however, I'd go with Bitdefender.
If you need to run something separate however, I'd go with Bitdefender.
it's not just what I do but the network I'm plugged into and things like emails with attachments, etc.
I have never seen the need for any security software with any of my macs. There is no virus that will run on a mac, adware, trackers, things of that nature which can be prevented by using the computer on top of your neck, but no actual viruses for macOS. My company requires the personal who use their own laptops to use a security software, but only have to self certify and sign that we are using one, while I have signed the agreement, I never do. It is just employment and if they find out and its cause for termination, it is what it is. I will not cripple my machine just to make an employer happy.
Strongly disagree with that. Of course we need to be careful not to click on phishing emails, but there are ways that code can execute behind our back that we cannot possibly see. Human brain tells us to use anti-virus software.
I have used Bitdefender for several years now. I haven’t experienced any problems using it. I pay for a family subscription which runs on all of our Macs.
I also use software called 1Password, which stores all of my passwords. It was an itty-bit confusing to setup, but their support was great, set me straight, and it’s worked very smoothly for several years now across my Mac, iPad, and iPhone. My passwords are all ultra-long, ultra-random and unique.
Most problems with viruses come from people not thinking, and opening all links they get and then wonder why their system do not work.
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Apple includes a Gatekeeper feature, which blocks software from installing if it hasn’t been signed by Apple. But there’s a LOT of unsigned software out there, and many of us use it. However, MacOS does have a built in antivirus scanner, which is regularly updated. So there’s a lot of protection even if you don’t use third party antivirus software.
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I'm happy with just doing system updates as they become available. I've been following malware developments for over 20 years and I'm still not convinced that anti virus does any good at all. It certainly gets in the way a lot on my work PC, so I see no reason to put it on my Mac.
and that's why I choose not to further cripple the performance of my laptop. no company has the authority to force compliance when you use your own equipment.Even Apple acknowledges that there’s a malware problem.All the Mac malware we know about
Wondering how many viruses exist for the Mac? Here is a list recent Mac malware attacks, viruses for Apple computers, and security threats that Mac users have suffered
Apple includes a Gatekeeper feature, which blocks software from installing if it hasn’t been signed by Apple. But there’s a LOT of unsigned software out there, and many of us use it. However, MacOS does have a built in antivirus scanner, which is regularly updated. So there’s a lot of protection even if you don’t use third party antivirus software.
Macs can get viruses, but do Macs need antivirus software?
Wondering if you need antivirus for Mac? Macs can get viruses and there are protections in macOS to keep you safe - but it's wise to extend the protection.