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should I comtinue to use malwarebytes?

what should I use for security?

iMac, OS X 10.11

Posted on Jul 6, 2020 10:14 AM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2020 10:22 AM

FWIW, I have been using Malwarebytes for a number of years. However, I do not use it in background mode and only run it if I feel my Mac(s) may have been "infected" with malware/adware ... which has been rare. I suggest that you continue to use your copy for the same reason.


Mac do not get viruses. However, they can be susceptible to various forms of adware. In most cases, Apple's built-in security features take care of this, but once in awhile (at least in my experience) an app, like Malwarebytes, will come in handy.


Do not waste your money on any dedicated AV apps as they are not only not needed, but tend to cause more issues than solve them.

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Jul 6, 2020 10:22 AM in response to dhpiehl

FWIW, I have been using Malwarebytes for a number of years. However, I do not use it in background mode and only run it if I feel my Mac(s) may have been "infected" with malware/adware ... which has been rare. I suggest that you continue to use your copy for the same reason.


Mac do not get viruses. However, they can be susceptible to various forms of adware. In most cases, Apple's built-in security features take care of this, but once in awhile (at least in my experience) an app, like Malwarebytes, will come in handy.


Do not waste your money on any dedicated AV apps as they are not only not needed, but tend to cause more issues than solve them.

should I comtinue to use malwarebytes?

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