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5 Best Anti-virus Software for Mac

March 19, 2021 by Ayran 1 Comment

One of the best things about having a Mac is you’re less likely to be a victim of malware and viruses. However, that is not to say that your Mac is immune to every and all malicious attacks. As we all know, we’re being targeted more and more. In order to ensure better protection, it’s […]

Filed Under: Mac, Software Review Tagged With: Antivirus software, Software

The Security Software You Still Need On An iPhone

September 20, 2019 by Apple Gazette Leave a Comment

Over the past decade, Apple has really changed the game when it comes to creating secure devices. iOS and macOS users know that their smart devices and computers are safe from viruses and malware. They are not immune from them, but are far beyond most other developers. However, as recent security issues have exposed, iPhones […]

Filed Under: iPhone Tagged With: Antivirus software, iPhone, security

Choose Between Free or Paid Antivirus for Mac

February 15, 2019 by Apple Gazette 2 Comments

Macs are rarely associated with virus attacks resulting in a belief that they are immune. Some of their owners even wonder if they should invest in anti-virus or not when they purchase a new Mac computer. However, as more people buy Macs to use at home or in the office, the possibility of getting attacked […]

Filed Under: Mac Tagged With: Antivirus software

Security in 2019: Does Your iPhone Really Need Antivirus Software?

January 29, 2019 by Apple Gazette Leave a Comment

With online privacy and digital security dominating the headlines, you may have been conditioned to believe that every one of your devices needs antivirus software. The truth is, this doesn’t apply to the majority of Apple’s mobile products. While many security companies offer products that support the iPhone, the antivirus aspects are often unnecessary; Apple […]

Filed Under: iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod Tagged With: Antivirus software, iPad, iPhone, security

Remove Malware from Your Mac with Malwarebytes

December 7, 2017 by Alexander Fox Leave a Comment

Thanks to a smaller market share, Macs are not as susceptible to malware infections as their Windows counterparts. However, it’s still possible to find your Mac infected with malware. This often happens to users that aren’t careful about where they download files from, or users that blindly click through installation prompts for free software and […]

Filed Under: Mac Tagged With: Antivirus software, Malware, security

Do Macs Need Antivirus Software?

September 28, 2017 by Alexander Fox 2 Comments

Apple has frequently said that Macs don’t get infected by viruses. This is true, but not because macOS is inherently better than Windows. While the operating system does have some protections that can make viruses less powerful, that doesn’t mean macOS is airtight. And while Macs are rarely targeted by viruses, it pays to be careful. Reputable malware scanning software or antivirus software is a good […]

Filed Under: Mac Tagged With: Antivirus software, Mac, macos

Do I Need Mac Antivirus Software?

January 31, 2017 by Alexander Fox 1 Comment

If you’re a long-time Mac user, you might make the mistake of thinking that your computer is immune to the viruses, malware, and Trojans that plague Windows users. You might even feel a little smug about this. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. It’s true that viruses that specifically target Macs haven’t yet been found in […]

Filed Under: Mac Tagged With: Antivirus software, Mac

Cyber Threat Landscape for Mac Users in 2015

June 19, 2015 by Apple Gazette 1 Comment

Over the years, Mac users  have enjoyed the benefit of being less vulnerable to viruses than Windows users. This made Mac desktops and MacBooks an attractive choice for consumers, as they didn’t necessarily require the download of an antivirus software. However, this is no longer the case. In the past few years, cyber criminals have […]

Filed Under: News, Tips Tagged With: Antivirus software, Malware, security

3 Super Effective Antivirus Software Packages That Protect Your Mac

October 8, 2013 by James 2 Comments

If you think the golden days of Apple Mac security are here to stay you are sorely mistaken. Over the last several years an increasing number of hacks have been successful against Apple computers, and as the popularity of iPhones, iPads, iMac’s, and Macbooks continues to grow those attacks will only become more commonplace. Thankfully […]

Filed Under: Mac Tagged With: Antivirus software, iMac Antivirus software, Software

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