Do I Need To Use Antivirus For Mac

If there is a major change in the malware affecting Mac users (in which case I will note it here) If you decide to install anti-virus software, do some research before installing it. There is a lot of very bad anti-virus software out there. Many AV packages are renowned for their ability to bring a healthy Mac to its knees. A friend asked me for a recommendation for antivirus for the Mac. I said, 'I don't use one. Don't need it.' She said, 'Really? I thought that.

OP, this question comes up quite frequently, and if you are really interested, you can do a search and find lots of threads around here (some are quite long) about this, and it can make for interesting reading. You will find a wide range of opinions from those who say it is essential to those who say no way would they ever use it. Some will swear there are viruses for macOS (there aren't). Others will point out you can transmit Windows viruses (you can). Still others will talk about Bootcamp and Windows viruses (separate issue/partition). IMO AV is not needed (that could change in the future), and can actually cause more problems than it prevents, depending on what you use.

What IS needed is common sense, safe computing practices regarding sites visited and downloads and wise use of your admin password. There are no viruses in the wild for macOS, but you can still encounter trojans (requiring your interaction/admin password) and some browser type malware (url hijacking, adware).

Running free Malwarebytes occasionally will most likely rid you of browser type malware and adware if you find you are having strange behavior. Other than that, just enjoy your Mac. I would only run a malware scan from time to time, with a non-intrusive app that doesn't need a special installer.

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Simply don't install apps from unsafe places. App Store is the safest. Sometimes apps can be hacked, but keep up to date with the app developers and you'll be safe.

Don't buy into pop ups in safari that says Flash Player needs to be updated, etc. My brother actually got duped and installed malware. Sometimes apps that supposedly keeps your system clean will act as malware. Mackeeper is such software. It really is scamware that is heavily promoted on the web.

Wow guys thank you so much for all of your detailed answers!! So I see most of you don't believe in AVs. Anyway if I decide that I'm not brave enough to keep surfing without AV (After all, I've heard about some people who got duped and downloaded malwares and junk and I really don't want to join them ), when I'm looking for the right AV, how can I know the AV I choose is effective?

I mean, what are the most important things I should check before I choose AV (I want to choose one and then forget about it knowing my Mac is safe no matter what). Wow guys thank you so much for all of your detailed answers!! So I see most of you don't believe in AVs.

Anyway if I decide that I'm not brave enough to keep surfing without AV (After all, I've heard about some people who got duped and downloaded malwares and junk and I really don't want to join them ), when I'm looking for the right AV, how can I know the AV I choose is effective? I mean, what are the most important things I should check before I choose AV (I want to choose one and then forget about it knowing my Mac is safe no matter what). Wow guys thank you so much for all of your detailed answers!! So I see most of you don't believe in AVs.