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 […]
Security in 2019: Does Your iPhone Really Need Antivirus Software?
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 […]
Remove Malware from Your Mac with Malwarebytes
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 […]
Do Macs Need Antivirus Software?
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 […]
Do I Need Mac Antivirus Software?
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 […]
Cyber Threat Landscape for Mac Users in 2015
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 […]
3 Super Effective Antivirus Software Packages That Protect Your Mac
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 […]
