Contrary to popular belief, Macs are not immune to trojans and viruses. In the last couple of years, there’s been a significant uptick in the number, variety and sophistication of malware targeting ...

XProtect is Apple's Mac virus detection system which keeps your Mac safe. Here's how the protective macOS feature works. Viruses and other malware are a constant threat to computers, which web surfers ...

It’s no longer true that Macs are immune to online threats. Last year, malware targeting macOS grew a whopping 75%. Moonlock, a new app from MacPaw, gives Apple users Mac-first cybersecurity — with ...

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Remember those old I'm a Mac, I'm a PC ads? In one, the Mac looks on, concerned, while the PC keeps sneezing from a virus it's caught, eventually crashing backward onto the ground. For a while, Macs ...

Apple users should know that their Macs are susceptible to viruses and malware just like any other computer. That's why Panda Security released Panda Antivirus for Mac ($49.95), a security app that ...

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The 6 Best Free Antivirus Software Providers for Mac in 2026 Your email has been sent AVG Best for detecting viruses in removable media $99.99 per year for 10 devices Avast Best for beginners $139.99 ...

Malwarebytes, which specializes in online protection, has launched a new enhanced scan engine for Mac users that the company says provides deeper coverage to hunt for threats anywhere on the hard ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Macs have famously good security, and the chances of getting hacked are comparatively low. But if it happens, there are ways to ...

People often ask if Macs really need antivirus software, both because of a misconception that Apple devices are “virus proof” and because macOS already comes with a built-in AV. In truth, a Mac’s ...