Does macbook pro needs antivirus?

I am using a macbook pro 13"-wide built mid-2009 (obsolete). Is it true that macbook pro is a virus-free?

MacBook Pro 13", OS X 10.11

Posted on Apr 26, 2019 11:37 AM

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Posted on Apr 26, 2019 11:41 AM

No Anti-Virus software or so-called “cleaning” apps are needed or recommended for Mac OS. They can conflict with Mac's own built-in security. At best they will slow your Mac by using unnecessary resources and at worst will bork your entire system.

For a more in-depth explanation see:

Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community



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Apr 26, 2019 11:41 AM in response to Dzoshko20

No Anti-Virus software or so-called “cleaning” apps are needed or recommended for Mac OS. They can conflict with Mac's own built-in security. At best they will slow your Mac by using unnecessary resources and at worst will bork your entire system.

For a more in-depth explanation see:

Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community



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