![]() Only a full awareness of the threats and careful online behavior can do that. Neither can anti-virus software, of course. Further, system updates cannot protect you against all malware. For several years now Apple has included invisible. ![]() ![]() Mac anti-virus software certainly should catch Mac malware, otherwise it's worthless. 1.One reason you may not need a Mac antivirus on your Mac is that Apple offers its own protections. That is taken care of by the system updates, as already stated. ![]() Remember it's function is to scan documents and media for malware that may be passed onto Windoze users by email or file sharing, not to find malware that will attack Mac OS X (same if using AV software in Linux). And there's a LOT of anti-virus software in the App Store, but I wouldn't recommend any of it except for ClamXav. Microsoft Defender will perform a scan and give you the results. Click Quick Scan to scan your system for malware. To be clear, Apple does not endorse any anti-virus software. To perform an anti-malware scan, click Virus & threat protection. There is a big difference between approval of software for inclusion in the App Store and endorsement by Apple. The iPhone has several built-in apps that allow you to automate daily activities. There IS antivirus scan software approved by Apple (Assuming that if it's in the App Store for purchase using Apple-ID, then de facto it's approved) Malware and other forms of digital virus is often an irritation at best, and can be devastating at worst.
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