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Is malware necessary on a mac?


iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Feb 5, 2022 11:28 AM

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Posted on Feb 5, 2022 11:33 AM

Why would you want malware on your computer?


Let's presume you mean you're interested in software that would remove malware. In general, the answer is no. Especially not Norton, Bitdefender, or any other typical AV software. They are useless.


The only such similar software experienced users would suggest is MalwareBytes for Mac. It's main purpose is to remove malware you may have already installed. It's free to use, and easily uninstalled from its own menus when you're done with it.

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Feb 5, 2022 11:33 AM in response to laurafromparker

Why would you want malware on your computer?


Let's presume you mean you're interested in software that would remove malware. In general, the answer is no. Especially not Norton, Bitdefender, or any other typical AV software. They are useless.


The only such similar software experienced users would suggest is MalwareBytes for Mac. It's main purpose is to remove malware you may have already installed. It's free to use, and easily uninstalled from its own menus when you're done with it.

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