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User profile for user: RoxyCV22
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Do I need to upgrade system on my mac to stop viruses?

I am fairly new to my mac. Do I need to scan and check for viruses and keep software up to date?


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MacBook Air 13″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Nov 11, 2021 1:24 PM

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User profile for user: FoxFifth
FoxFifth
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Posted on Nov 11, 2021 1:28 PM

I have never scanned for viruses or installed any 3rd party antivirus or "cleaning" apps. See: https://www.apple.com/macos/security/

I do keep my system up to date.

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