Do I need Malware Bytes on my Mac Mini?

Do I need Malware Bytes on my Mac Mini?

The answer to that question is no.

and I have researched and get responses that Mac has a built in virus and Malware program.

That is correct.

Mac malware exists, but it does not get installed on a Mac without your consent. Nothing gets installed on a Mac without your consent. If you should nevertheless be deceived into installing something nefarious, it is easily removed without being deceived, coerced, or intimidated into installing something else.

The lesson to be learned is don't be deceived. To learn how, read Effective defenses against malware and other threats - Apple Community.

grumkay5757 Said:

"Do I need Malware Bytes on my Mac Mini?: I am new to Mac - and I have researched and get responses that Mac has a built in virus and Malware program. where is it found and does it do regular scans, etc."

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Scan your Mac with Malwarebytes for Mac:

Malwarebytes searches for malware(short for (malicious software) and spyware. Those make your Mac act in a mislead manor. So scan with it, and remove what is found from the quarantine. It is created by longtime users of these forums making it the only reliable Security Software for a Mac.

Downloads:

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

1. Only if you've accidentally installed malware.

2. The built-in defences check applications when they're first opened and can't be interacted with directly.

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See #1 above.

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And here is a document from Apple describing the measures they take to protect your Mac: Protecting against malware in macOS - Assistance Apple (FR).