“Often people ask about the best anti-virus software, sometimes because they feel they need to have something installed, or they are required to do so by their company or school,” Gary Rosenzweig writes for MacMost.
“But,” Rosenzweig explains, “macOS already comes with anti-malware software, built-in as part of the operating system.”
“There are three parts to this: Gatekeeper, XProtect and the Malware Removal Tool,” Rosenzweig writes. “Learn about them and find out how to make sure they are up-to-date.”
Full article here.
MacDailyNews Take: It’s built-in. Windows PC and Android sufferers who stumble upon this video will have their minds blown (o, most likely, they won’t believe it).
The best anti-malware for the Mac or any other system actually, is between your ears.
You actually can find this information and more on Apple’s website. Though it helps to have it spelled out in such a calm and matter of fact manner.
https://www.apple.com/macos/security/
Click to access macOS_Security_Overview.pdf
The Apple Genius Bar uses Malwarebytes and there’s a free download version.
Sound like what Microsoft has been doing since windows 8
Four one stars. Wow. That’s great that apple is b UK ilding in it’s own av software. I expect nothing less. Especially since Microsoft has been doing it for for almost 8 years. But it seems unlikely that micrisoft p)
Then why do Windows computers still serve as the almost exclusive home of all major viruses?
he didn’t say they were doing it well
90% market share. That’s why.
A few reasons. 1.. you cant fix stupid. If the computer warns you not to go to a website and you proceed anyway you are likely to get a virus. 2. Virus protection only kicks in after a virus has been identified and added to the list of things to block. With 90% market share of PC’s its inevitable that viruses will hit faster then the industry can keep up.. but industry experts consistently give windows defender top grades
In short it’s good to see both apple and Microsoft taking such great steps to fight malware.
I’m sorry guys. Let me do it again
..built it. That is amazing and innovative why doesnticrosoft do something like that? Cause they suck
in any OS, the best antivirus is to not double click a virus. for free.
If you’re running High Sierra then click on App Store in System Preferences and then follow the prompts in the video