Anti-virus for MacBook Pro

Does the MacBook Pro need an antii-virus?

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Posted on Jan 3, 2021 02:20 PM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2021 02:24 PM

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Jan 3, 2021 02:24 PM in response to roxannparrocha

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Jan 3, 2021 02:23 PM in response to roxannparrocha

Only if you're concerned about Windows malware or are careless when downloading software.

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