This morning, I accidently downloaded and opened a virus from an email onto my MacBook Pro 14. Currently on macOS14.6.1.
I have not received any warning from my macbook but not sure if I should buy an antivirus software like from Norton. Reading the internet, it seems like I should not buy/install antivirus software and that Apple has robust software build against virus/malware.
Suggestions appreciated.
Thankyou!
How do you know you downloaded and installed a virus?
Do not install any third party apps that claim to protect, etc. These apps use system resources while providing no benefit. And, they may cause problems.
Nothing can become executable unless/until you provide your Admin password to "make it so".
¿Did you provide your admin password?
There are no viruses that affect macOS so just forget that idea. Trash the email message just as you would with any piece of spam.
Like all non-Apple "anti-virus" products, "Norton" is junk. Rule 1 of Macs is don't install junk. Install nothing of the sort.
Read Effective defenses against malware and other threats - Apple Community. Follow those principles. That's all you need to do.
Hi Grant,
No I did not provide my Admin password. When I clicked the file, there was some strange pictures of coding for a couple seconds. Mac seems to be working correctly.
Appreciate your response.
Thanks to all who responded. I truly appreciate our Apple Community Family. Gives me peace of mind. Again a big THANKS!!!
Virus from email downloaded by error on my macbook pro
