Best Antivirus for Mac
Posted: March 03, 2020
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The common belief is that Mac computers aren't susceptible to viruses and malware. While they are less vulnerable than PCs, they're not 100% immune and should be protected by antivirus software. As with any antivirus program, you should look for protection from malware, viruses, ransomware, etc. These are the top choices for protection that performs, including free and paid options.
The editors of Macworld share their top picks for Mac antivirus protection.
Macs may be a far less tempting target for malware and viruses, but they’re not immune from attack. Even if you don’t care about
adware or being used as a
means to infect users on other platforms, it’s still possible to fall victim to
ransomware, password theft, or
stolen iPhone backups.
Accordingly, good antivirus software will protect your Mac on all of these fronts. It’ll catch malware that’s still spreading or in circulation; block ransomware; protect older systems with out-of-date software from security vulnerabilities; prevent your Mac from acting as a carrier for malware aimed at other operating systems; and keep infected files off of any virtual machines you’re running.
Updated 03/02/20: Added our review of AVG AntiVirus for Mac, which is our pick for the best free AV option.
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