Apple's own antivirus software does a lot to keep your Mac safe from viruses and malware, but is Apple's built-in antivirus enough? Can you use it to scan for viruses and do you need more protection?

Do Your Smartphones Need Anti-Virus Protection? So far most smartphones have avoided the assortment of malware that attacks Windows PC each day, ... “Our creative teams all use Macs, ...

I’ve lost track of the number of times Mac users have told me Macs don’t need virus protection because the machines are inherently more robust against such attacks.

With Apple already including built-in antivirus protection for Macs you might be wondering “Do Macs need antivirus software?” especially when confronted by pricy monthly subscriptions for ...

Apple’s Macs are seen as more secure than Windows PCs, but they can still get viruses. Should you protect yours with an antivirus app? We asked the experts.

Q:Does a Macintosh computer need antivirus software? I have asked several Mac users and they said no. A friend of mine is an Apple developer and he also said my Mac does not need virus protection ...

UPDATE: Jun. 22, 2024, 1:21 p.m. EDT We've updated this story to remove Kaspersky, following plans for the US government to ban the software. You've probably heard that Macs don't need antivirus ...

Tight security aside, Mac users need protection too. One study showed Macs getting infected at a higher rate than PCs. That could well be due to Mac’s long-standing reputation for resisting malware.

We've all heard the rumours that Macs don't need antivirus software. We hate to break it to you but that just isn't true. As security software brands will tell you: Any machine is susceptible to ...

And Macs really do have some stellar built-in tools that protect you right off the bat. For example, when you download an app off the internet, your Mac checks it against a list of known malware ...