MacOS isn't immune to harmful malware and other destructive code. But do you really need antivirus software for your Mac or MacBook? Let’s find out.

Do Mac OS X users really need antivirus? ZDNet.com.au recently posed the question to security professionals at the AusCERT 2009 IT security conference on the Gold Coast.

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?

And remember, Mac anti-virus software won't protect your Windows install, and Windows anti-virus software won't protect your Mac install — even if they're running side by side.

Do You Need Antivirus Software for Your Mac? posted by Fox Van Allen on October 02, 2014. ... MACS DO NOT GET VIRUSES, Mac OS X was built protected from the core of the OS.

Talk about muddying an issue. For years most Mac users have proudly refused to buy and use third-party antivirus software, leaving that hassle to Windows users. While security experts sometimes hav… ...

The Mac OS doesn’t and so adware and spyware are not currently something for Mac users to worry about. Phishing Like Trojans, ... So, do you need antivirus and/or security software?

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 ...

This question keeps dropping into the Hardware 2.0 mailbox in one form or another: "Do I need to run antivirus on my Mac?" Yes. Yes you do. Next question.

Does Mac OS X Need Malware Protection? Security Alert By Tony Bradley, ... Panda Antivirus for Macintosh is available as of today, October 20 for download from Panda Security’s Web site.

Macs used to be known for being safer from viruses but that's no longer the case which is why you might want to use third-party antivirus software for extra protection.

It’s an age-old question among Apple fans: Does your Mac need antivirus software?Traditionally, the popular answer has been no — Macs have strong built-in protections, the argument goes, and ...