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Do I need added security for my MacBook Air?

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added security for my MacBook Air laptop? I'm always getting notifications from Norton Security and others saying I need this.


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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Apr 12, 2022 11:45 AM

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Posted on Apr 12, 2022 12:48 PM

I'm always getting notifications from Norton Security and others saying I need this.


Those things are scams. Ignore them.


Apple offers plenty of built-in security. You can augment it by following these recommendations:


Set up your Mac to be secure - Apple Support

Protect your Mac from malware - Apple Support

Security features on your MacBook Air - Apple Support


For a technical overview of macOS's built-in protections, read Protecting against malware in macOS - Apple Support


To learn more about how to protect yourself from succumbing to scams, read Effective defenses against malware and other threats

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Apr 12, 2022 12:48 PM in response to rosemaryfromclinton

I'm always getting notifications from Norton Security and others saying I need this.


Those things are scams. Ignore them.


Apple offers plenty of built-in security. You can augment it by following these recommendations:


Set up your Mac to be secure - Apple Support

Protect your Mac from malware - Apple Support

Security features on your MacBook Air - Apple Support


For a technical overview of macOS's built-in protections, read Protecting against malware in macOS - Apple Support


To learn more about how to protect yourself from succumbing to scams, read Effective defenses against malware and other threats

Do I need added security for my MacBook Air?

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