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Do I need antivirus on my macbook?

I've gotten a macbook recently but I would wondering do I need antivirus like mcaffe. Or is it built into the laptop already. Ive read mixed reviews on people having antivirus on the macbook so wanting to know if I really need it.

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Posted on Jan 9, 2021 10:42 AM

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Posted on Jan 9, 2021 4:43 PM

Sparklefly998 Said:

"Do I need antivirus on my macbook? I've gotten a macbook recently but I would wondering do I need antivirus like mcaffe. Or is it built into the laptop already. Ive read mixed reviews on people having antivirus on the macbook so wanting to know if I really need it."

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No. But, here is what to use:


MalwareBytes for Mac:

This is software that searches for malware/adware. So, scan with it and then remove what is found from the quarantine. Once removed, you can uninstall MalwareBytes for Mac. Then restart the Mac. It is created by longtime users of these forums. So, that is why it is the only way to go about securing your Mac, when it comes through use of software 

Downloads:

  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac
  2. Malwarebytes Uninstaller
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Jan 9, 2021 4:43 PM in response to Sparklefly998

Sparklefly998 Said:

"Do I need antivirus on my macbook? I've gotten a macbook recently but I would wondering do I need antivirus like mcaffe. Or is it built into the laptop already. Ive read mixed reviews on people having antivirus on the macbook so wanting to know if I really need it."

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No. But, here is what to use:


MalwareBytes for Mac:

This is software that searches for malware/adware. So, scan with it and then remove what is found from the quarantine. Once removed, you can uninstall MalwareBytes for Mac. Then restart the Mac. It is created by longtime users of these forums. So, that is why it is the only way to go about securing your Mac, when it comes through use of software 

Downloads:

  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac
  2. Malwarebytes Uninstaller

Do I need antivirus on my macbook?

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