How can I detect Malware/spyware on MacBook Pro?

stukrew wrote:

What's the best method of running a malware/virus/spyware (I'm new to this world so uncertain as to what I'm asking for) on my macbook to ensure nothing's on my machine that shouldn't be?

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Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/Anti-Virus/VPN

macOS includes a technology called Gatekeeper, that's designed to ensure that only trusted software runs on your Mac.

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You can get a good look at your User/System config. and reveal conflicts or issues, you can download/run this trusted utility https://etrecheck.com

Hi,

You don't need to worry about Virus, Malware and Spyware since Apple supply antivirus and firewall utility, called Gatekeeper in the macOS itself.