![]() ![]() ![]() 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. If you need to perform a scan for some reason, ClamXav (which is free) is one of the best choices, since it isn't a resource hog, detects both Mac and Windows malware and doesn't run with elevated privileges. Mac anti-virus software certainly should catch Mac malware, otherwise it's worthless. 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). ![]() Download the free software that feels like the best fit, take our Mac antivirus scanner for a spin, and then decide if it’s right for you. And there's a LOT of anti-virus software in the App Store, but I wouldn't recommend any of it except for ClamXav. Intego has a range of risk-free Mac Antivirus products designed to protect your and your family with real-time scanning for viruses and other threats, and each one offers a free 30-day trial. To be clear, Apple does not endorse any anti-virus software. There is a big difference between approval of software for inclusion in the App Store and endorsement by Apple. 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) ![]()
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