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anti virus software recommendations for Mac Pro with Big Sur

Can anybody recommend a good anti virus software that is compatible with Mac Pro using Bog Sur operating system? Webroot and Trend Micro are not compatible. Tried them already

Posted on Jun 10, 2021 8:40 PM

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Posted on Jun 10, 2021 9:02 PM

Yoaburro Said:

"anti virus software recommendations for Mac Pro with Big Sur: Can anybody recommend a good anti virus software that is compatible with Mac Pro using Bog Sur operating system? Webroot and Trend Micro are not compatible. Tried them already"

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Blow it Off:

There's no viruses on your Mac. Why do you ask? Did something suspicious happen?


What to Try:

A. Scan with Malwarebytes for Mac:

Malwarebytes searches for malware (short for (malicious software) and spyware. Those make your Mac act in a mislead manor. So scan with it, and remove what is found from the quarantine. It is created by longtime users of these forums making it the only reliable Security Software for a Mac. If synced with iPad connected, it may have got installed on your Mac.

Downloads:

  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac
  2. Malwarebytes Uninstaller


And...


B. Clear your Temporary Internet Files:

Boot into Safe Mode and then Clear your Temporary Internet Files of Safari:

  1. Booting into Safe Mode: [hold down shift upon boot until the login screen appears]. See if this is still an issue. Safe Mode lets items run as default, without changes whatsoever. That is possible because caches of your macOS are temporarily disabled while in Safe Mode
  2. Clearing your Temporary Internet Files (Cookies & Cache) of Safari: Cookies perform remembrance of certain site-entered data. Whereas Cache keeps a snapshot of the last time you visited a site.  Use this Link: Clearing History and Cache - Apple Communities
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Jun 10, 2021 9:02 PM in response to Yoaburro

Yoaburro Said:

"anti virus software recommendations for Mac Pro with Big Sur: Can anybody recommend a good anti virus software that is compatible with Mac Pro using Bog Sur operating system? Webroot and Trend Micro are not compatible. Tried them already"

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Blow it Off:

There's no viruses on your Mac. Why do you ask? Did something suspicious happen?


What to Try:

A. Scan with Malwarebytes for Mac:

Malwarebytes searches for malware (short for (malicious software) and spyware. Those make your Mac act in a mislead manor. So scan with it, and remove what is found from the quarantine. It is created by longtime users of these forums making it the only reliable Security Software for a Mac. If synced with iPad connected, it may have got installed on your Mac.

Downloads:

  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac
  2. Malwarebytes Uninstaller


And...


B. Clear your Temporary Internet Files:

Boot into Safe Mode and then Clear your Temporary Internet Files of Safari:

  1. Booting into Safe Mode: [hold down shift upon boot until the login screen appears]. See if this is still an issue. Safe Mode lets items run as default, without changes whatsoever. That is possible because caches of your macOS are temporarily disabled while in Safe Mode
  2. Clearing your Temporary Internet Files (Cookies & Cache) of Safari: Cookies perform remembrance of certain site-entered data. Whereas Cache keeps a snapshot of the last time you visited a site.  Use this Link: Clearing History and Cache - Apple Communities

anti virus software recommendations for Mac Pro with Big Sur

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