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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Macs aren't immune to viruses. 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 ...

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It’s an age-old question among Apple fans: Does your Mac need antivirus software? Traditionally, the popular answer has been no — Macs have strong built-in protections, the argument goes, and ...

It’s true that writing malware to attack Macs is more challenging than for PCs, but clearly, some coders relish that challenge. Mac malware exists, and going without Mac antivirus protection isn’t ...

Moonlock isn’t perfect, and the user interface and menu systems could use a bit of an overhaul, but what’s present in terms of malware detection and removal, backed by some good learning tools, makes ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

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 ...

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 ...