Kaspersky Internet Security 19: system extension blocked

simonjon wrote:

Only choice you have is to abort installation. It then says "The install failed (The Installer encountered an error that caused the installation to fail. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance.)" So here I am!

First, this is a user's forum, Apple is not here and certainly Kaspersky is not here. You should uninstall Kaspesrky and any antivirus programs you may have installed. They affect performance, are useless and some can damage macOS.

https://support.kaspersky.com/us

Well, I probably shouldn't have used the term "useless" since they make the developers lots of money. They don't protect Macs, they can't prevent users from installing malware, the ones that do real time scanning slow performance, and they occasionally remove bits of the OS due to "false positives".

I've been using Macs for 33 years and would never install any on my Macs. Nor would long time contributors here.

Actually, you do need an antivirus for a Mac. You just don't need it as much as you'd need on Windows though.

I'd recommend you to visit: https://www.thesafemac.com and mainly just use common sense. Unfortunately, there are viruses on Macs and Macs aren't 100% bulletproof and it often has some bugs: https://www.wired.com/story/macos-high-sierra-hack-root/

You can also turn on MacBooks iSight / FaceTime cam without the user being aware of it. Many people that I know are covering their webcams. Just make sure to use something that won't ruin your webcam (for example don't use tuck tape)

Even Linux operating systems aren't 100% secure. So, yes, the common sense is needed. Also, I'm sure that every user on this forum advises you to stay away from MacKeeper and so do I. I often see MacKeeper ads everywhere. Even on YouTube and this is why I'm forced to use the adblocker, because as some people say: AdBlocker is the best antivirus.🙂

About Kaspersky: As far as I know, everybody (even Windows users) just stay away from it. It's a plague on every operating system.

Many Mac users recommend to useClamxav, but it's totally up to you whether or not you'll use antivirus.

That is not true whatsoever. There are viruses on a Mac. Starting from Macro viruses that also run on macOS.

There's also ransomware such as FileCoder and trojans and other malware. With some malware it is recommended to make a clean install of the macOS.

Also, may I remind you that Apple isn't 100% bulletproof? Remember: root "" and other security flaws that have happened throughout the years.

There's a lot of malware and some viruses that affect Macs. Even Snow Leopard which Apple does not currently support anymore.

Hello BobTheFisherman,

there are some trojans for a Mac and even for Linux operating systems. The biggest threat there has been lately is KeRanger and other crypto software that demands money from you. The worst thing is that it even encrypted Time Machine's files (if the backup drive was connected to your Mac)

One of the trojans that spread on OS X computers was Flashback.

Also, some hackers have said that hacking Macs is like taking away candy from a kid. Some of the security measures I've taken is that I'm not using my computer on Admin account like many users do. Linux distros are the most secure ones if you want a secure computer.

Apparently you don't understand the difference between a virus and other forms of malware. Nonetheless, no antivirus software has ever stopped unknown malware. trojans, worms, etc. Common sense on the other hand prevents all forms of malware.

Please do a little research regarding what a virus is. Third party anti virus apps are not needed on Macs. They use system resources while providing no benefit.

Effective defenses against malware and other threats

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You're welcome.

There are zero viruses in the wild that affect Macs. There is malware which can be easily avoided.

Please name one virus that your Mac needs a third party anti virus app to protect it from.