Appleid

Loveapple00 Said:

"Appleid: Do you need an antivirus on your MAC, or has anyone had an issue with access to their appleid's and/or any Apple Device?"

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Antivirus Software for a Mac:

A. No. You do not need antivirus on your Mac. It just gets in the way. Read the forums, and you'll find plenty example of how and why. So, keep Security Software off of your Mac.

What to use...

B. Use MalwareBytes for Mac

This is software that searches for malware/adware. So, scan with it and then remove what is found. Once removed, uninstall MalwareBytes for Mac. Then restart the Mac. This software has been created by Long Time Users of these Forums. So, that makes it reliable for Macs.

Downloads:

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

C. Notes and Reference Sites on Phishing:

• Phishing & Other Suspicious Emails
• Avoid Phishing eMails, Fake 'virus' Alerts, Phony Support Calls, and Other Scams
• Identify Legitimate eMails from the App Store or iTunes Store

If your Apple ID password has been changed by someone else, reset your password. Go to appleid.apple.com to update any of personal or security information that isn't correct or that you don't recognize.

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised