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Ventura 13.5.2 update has disabled Bitdefender virus scanner threat updates

I have been unable to get updates (threat information updates) for Bitdefender Virus Scanner since 13.09.2023, i.e., when I updated MacOS Ventura from 13.5.1 to 13.5.2

On 13.5.1 the Bitdefender updates could be received

Mac mini, macOS 13.5

Posted on Sep 15, 2023 7:00 PM

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Posted on Sep 15, 2023 7:07 PM

hksa67 wrote:

I have been unable to get updates (threat information updates) for Bitdefender Virus Scanner since 13.09.2023, i.e., when I updated MacOS Ventura from 13.5.1 to 13.5.2
On 13.5.1 the Bitdefender updates could be received

Uninstall third party antivirus apps. They are not needed. Such apps use system resources while providing no benefit. And they may cause problems.

The MacOS has security built in.

macOS - Security - Apple

Set up your Mac to be secure - Apple Support

Protect your Mac from malware - Apple Support

Security features for MacBook Pro - Apple Support

Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community


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Sep 15, 2023 7:07 PM in response to hksa67

hksa67 wrote:

I have been unable to get updates (threat information updates) for Bitdefender Virus Scanner since 13.09.2023, i.e., when I updated MacOS Ventura from 13.5.1 to 13.5.2
On 13.5.1 the Bitdefender updates could be received

Uninstall third party antivirus apps. They are not needed. Such apps use system resources while providing no benefit. And they may cause problems.

The MacOS has security built in.

macOS - Security - Apple

Set up your Mac to be secure - Apple Support

Protect your Mac from malware - Apple Support

Security features for MacBook Pro - Apple Support

Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community


Ventura 13.5.2 update has disabled Bitdefender virus scanner threat updates

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