Part 1 of 3
There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX Foundation and Permission Limitation.
Additionally, specific to Big Sur macOS 11 and above. The Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that can not be opened by the User.
The Only thing this Antivirus software is protecting is the Bank Account of the Developers and for zero return to the User aside from the problems this software creates.
AntiVirus Developers purposefully Market their product to create a “ Fear Factor “. In so doing, creating a False Need for their Product.
The The Built in Security is all that is required to protect the computer.
Part 2 of 3
Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, is an invitation for disaster and comprise the Operating System
Certain Applications maybe available on the Apple Apps Store - this only means the Developer is prepared to pay Apple a portion on each sale. What the Application may do to the computer is up to the User to check this out before purchase
Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions
This will included Norton Antivirus
Read some of the posting and arrive at your own conclusions.
Part 3 of 3
Q - " Incidentally, I do NOT have this problem on my Macbook Pro that is running Big Sur 11.7.3. "
A - Title: macOS Big Sur, Version: 11.7.2, Size: 12119307KiB, Build: 20G1020
A - Any issues on Beta Software is off Limits as this would violate the NDA clause for Beta Testers or Developers
