Do I need to download Norton on my iMac?

I definitely do NOT recommend installing any anti-virus or Mac "Cleaner" software.

If you're certain your identity was compromised, the first thing you need to do is change ALL your passwords to EVERYTHING. This would include AppleID, Mac login, email accounts, banking....the list goes on.

I recommend using a password manager to generate passwords that aren't easily hacked. The one I've used for years is 1Password, and I think it's the most secure. Here's a link if you're interested: https://1password.com/. Of course, there are others out there, but I like the fact that 1Password syncs between all my Apple devices.

Hope this helps.

Mevans9197 wrote:

do I need to download Norton on my iMac? I know my identity was compromised, but I’m not sure if the iPhone 14 or iMac needs this?

Generally not.

macOS and iOS both include integrated anti-malware, malware scanning, and related defenses.

Hype and advertising for add-ons aside, steps such as enabling a credit freeze are more valuable when dealing with identity theft and related shenanigans than are various of the add-on apps.

The add-ons too often providing little benefit over the built-in security too, or the add-ons sometimes introducing vulnerabilities, or selling personally-identified browsing and web purchasing histories as some have been caught and then fined, and some of the add-ons have been blocked from corrupting macOS by the built-in security.

Past the various issues that can arise with the add-ons, here is how to check your configuration and your security: Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support

Password managers such as iCloud Keychain or an add-on, and passkeys and related security, are helpful. The password managers make it harder to get phished, for instance. But these password managers and add-on security apps really aren't all that involved with identity theft. Unless the services are breached, of course. When identity theft is involved, there's no panacea.

+1 NEVER EVER install any of the following types of third party apps onto a Mac.

·      Antivirus Apps

·      Cleaning Apps

·      Security Apps

·      VPN Apps

·      Maintenance Apps