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Malware and Removal/Cleanup

Although I do not have a malware issue that I am aware of, I receive the following information. Is this valid? Do you trust any of the Apps in this article?

https://www.macupdate.com/best-picks/how-to-remove-malware-from-mac?utm_source=eSp-promo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Apps_Gallery&utm_content=713210265#do_macs_need


Posted on Mar 2, 2020 9:13 AM

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Mar 2, 2020 9:27 AM in response to yam2012

You're welcome. Just to expand on that... 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. Your Mac has all the built-in protection you need.

https://www.apple.com/macos/security/

Adware is a different issue and the only exception is Malwarebytes which was developed by one of our own colleagues here in ASC and is about the most proven anti-malware software for Mac. It’s the only one recommended by Apple Support Reps.



Malware and Removal/Cleanup

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