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This is my first Mac--Is it necessary to have malware or antivirus software on MacBook Pro? If so, which one(s) is the best? I have heard about Windows Defender, Bitdefender, and others.

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on May 25, 2020 4:25 PM

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Posted on May 25, 2020 4:49 PM

jpher wrote:

This is my first Mac--Is it necessary to have malware or antivirus software on MacBook Pro? If so, which one(s) is the best? I have heard about Windows Defender, Bitdefender, and others.



macOS - Security - Apple https://www.apple.com/macos/security/

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Jul 7, 2020 10:18 AM in response to jpher

Millions of new virus are written yearly. Technology changes so fast and thieves programs are ever more sophisticated. I think it's something we Mac users should reconsider that smugness that we shan't worry. Case in point:https://www.wired.com/story/new-mac-ransomware-thiefquest-evilquest/?utm_source=onsite-share&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=onsite-share&utm_brand=wired

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