Hello
I've read mixed reports about installing and running anti-malware software on an Apple computer.
The accolades claimed at this URL sound wonderful:- almost too good to be true!
Does anyone reading here have experience of installing and running this software? If so, would you advocate its use or advise folk to 'steer clear'?
Thanks.
iMac (2017 – 2020)
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.
Starting in macOS 11 Big Sur and above.
The Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that can not be opened by the User nor by Third Party Applications.
The only Entity that can open and modify or alter this Volume is Apple.
That would occur when a update or UpGrade is performed.
So in effect, any Third Party Security Software ( AV ) is utterly useless apart from protecting the Bank Account of the Developers
There's absolutely no benefit to install an AV program.
See: Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community
Not for that particular one, but it's basically only useful to check files for Windows malware and only if manually started.
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Without real time protection enabled.
Please will you explain ...... "if manually started".
It scans when you tell it to do so. That makes it much safer than others that run with elevated privileges when they want. Last I looked at it, it is not going to do anything without your consent.
You're welcome.
FWIW, I have seven Macs and none have a third-party anti-virus/anti-malware app installed. Nor will they ever. 😎
Please will you explain ...... "if manually started".
Thanks.
That is a very interesting and helpful article.
Thank you for sharing.
If I install ClamXAV, might it possibly harm my computer?
