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what is best security software for IMac to get rid of malware, specifically search marquis?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jul 5, 2020 12:59 PM

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Posted on Jul 5, 2020 3:02 PM

Laughonahan wrote:

If this malware is already on my computer, what are my options?

Then download and run the free version of Malwarebytes. It was developed by a long time contributor to these forums and a highly respected member of the computer security community. 


For future protection read this user tip: Effective defenses against malware and other threats - Apple Community   


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Jul 5, 2020 3:02 PM in response to Laughonahan

Laughonahan wrote:

If this malware is already on my computer, what are my options?

Then download and run the free version of Malwarebytes. It was developed by a long time contributor to these forums and a highly respected member of the computer security community. 


For future protection read this user tip: Effective defenses against malware and other threats - Apple Community   


Jul 5, 2020 1:04 PM in response to Laughonahan

You already have the best, Mac OSX. Any third-party "security" or "cleaning" software will degrade performance and stability as it competes with Apple's built-in protection.


The only exception is Malwarebyes (https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/) which is very nice to have if you are an inattentive web surfer and end up on a site that gives you adware.

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