What is the best antivirus software for a Mac laptop?

What is the best antivirus software for a Mac laptop?


Macs are traditionally not the target of virus writers because they have integrated protections and fewer users than Windows operating systems, but these factors do not make them invulnerable. Apple computers have been targeted by hijacking programs and other malicious programs. In addition, extensions for malicious browsers, online fraud sites and fraudulent schemes made with social engineering are problems that plague all platforms.

Because of the general security features of the operating system, Wirecutter , a site of The New York Times where products are tested and reviewed , recommends Malwarebytes Premium ($ 40 per year) to shore up the defenses of the Mac against of malicious software. Some security programs can slow down your system, but Malwarebytes Premium was chosen for its effectiveness and is almost non-intrusive.

In addition to its Premium version, which monitors your Mac in real time, Malwarebytes for Mac has a free version that scans your system for any malicious software you already have. When you download the free version, you get thirty days to try the Premium product and know what you're up against before taking out your credit card.

If a free antivirus program is better for your budget, several technology publications (including Macworld, TechRadar and Tom's Guide) recommend Avast Free Mac Security . The $ 60 Avast Security Pro for Mac adds protections against hijackers and intruders in your home's wireless network.

PCMag.com, a site that tests independently a variety of security programs for Mac and Windows computers, has chosen BitDefender Anti-virus for Mac as the Editor's Choice of 2018. The complete security package of 48 dollars it also includes protection of virtual private networks (VPN) to protect your personal information that goes through the connection of a computer to the internet.

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