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Do we need to install external antivirus software in macbook pro14. If so whats the recommendation.

Does macbook pro will come with a default antivirus with it? or do we have to install any third party for it?


If so, can you please recommend whats the best for macbook pro 14

Posted on Nov 30, 2021 7:05 PM

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Posted on Nov 30, 2021 7:13 PM

Your Mac protects itself in a number of different ways, NONE of which involves scanning all your files, all the time.


The best protection for your Mac is what shipped in the box with it -- the features built into MacOS.


macOS - Security - Apple


and this article explains about third-party so-called anti-virus on Macs:


Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community


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Nov 30, 2021 7:13 PM in response to srr81

Your Mac protects itself in a number of different ways, NONE of which involves scanning all your files, all the time.


The best protection for your Mac is what shipped in the box with it -- the features built into MacOS.


macOS - Security - Apple


and this article explains about third-party so-called anti-virus on Macs:


Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community


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Nov 30, 2021 7:14 PM in response to srr81

macOS includes anti-malware.


I generally don’t recommend add-on.


Here’s some reading:

Effective defenses against malware and other threats - Apple Community


Here’s how folks get in trouble, and it’s not “viruses” or other such:

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


Add-on anti-malware can introduce vulnerabilities, and can have other surprises.


Do we need to install external antivirus software in macbook pro14. If so whats the recommendation.

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