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For decades, many people have promoted the notion that macOS machines are intrinsically robust and more secure against external attacks. In reality, macOS is still a manmade operating system with some flaws and security holes. If you are using your Mac for productivity tasks and keeping essential files. It is recommended to choose from these Mac anti-virus software:
Avast Free Mac Security: It’s a lightweight security solution with almost no impact on the system when running in the background. It comes with an unlimited password manager and can scan email attachments. Unfortunately, its malware protection isn’t the best and it constantly nags you to get extra features by paying an amount of money. Even so, the website blocker and malware scanned for external drivers can be useful. The user interface is fairly easy to navigate, but full ransomware protection is only available in the paid version.
Intego Mac Internet Security: Intego offers solid malware protection with blistering fast scanning performance. It has excellent support for legacy Mac OS X versions. So, if you have an older Mac and MacBook, Intego Mac Internet Security is a great option to choose. Despite the somewhat bare-bones interface, it’s a solid piece of the anti-malware system.
Sophos Home Premium: Sophos Home Premium comes with built-in malware detection, but it is better known for excellent ransomware protection. It is a good choice for businesses with its ability to protect ten Mac machines at the same time. The parental website filter can help to prevent children from accessing questionable online content. It’s a bit unfortunate that the background impact of Sophos Home Premium is more noticeable than competing solutions.
McAfee Antivirus Plus: McAfee is a household name among antivirus solutions and it has been protecting many computers for decades. The Mac version of McAfee Antivirus Plus has minimum system impact and it can protect ten devices with a single license.
Bitdefender antivirus: Bitdefender is known for its excellent malware detection and ransomware prevention. It has an intuitive and clean interface, making it easy for beginners to get started immediately. However, it installs a VPN client automatically without approval, which is quite intrusive. With Bitdefender Shield enabled, your Mac can be better protected without too much human intervention.
Kaspersky Internet Security: Kaspersky is known for its powerful malware detection and uses of parental controls. However, it heavily impacts the system during scans. With the high rate of detection and good removal capabilities, it’s one of the best protection software to install on your Mac. Parental control gives you the ability to filter content, monitor Internet activities and set time limits for your children. It comes with built-in password managers but limited to only 15 password entries for the free version. The free VPN service is also very limited, giving you just 300MB each day.
Norton 360 Deluxe: It’s another antivirus program with excellent malware detection. When scanning your machine, has a low impact on hardware resources. It comes with an unlimited password manager and VPN service. Unfortunately, Norton 360 Deluxe is rather expensive. The cloud storage and parent controls are not available for Macs.
