anti virus protection - best for MACBOOK Pro 2020

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Mac computers do not need any sort of anti-virus, cleaners, VPNs, etc. The only thing they are good at is creating false marketing promises and taking consumers' money. They are all scams. In fact, anti-virus and other cleaners cause performance issues, security issues, and make macOS appear buggy. Your Mac is far worse with these types of Apps installed.

Mac computers have protection built-in, which is the best protection for your Mac. For specifics on macOS Security, see: macOS - Security - Apple and Protecting against malware in macOS - Apple Support. Mac computers also have built-in storage recommendations: Optimize storage space on your Mac - Apple Support. You can even use the built-in macOS Firewall: Block connections to your Mac with a firewall - Apple Support. Other than that, all you should do is restart your Mac approximately once a week and keep macOS up to date: Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support. 

However, should you ever get adware or malware on your Mac, the only tool that should be used to remove it is the free Malwarebytes for Mac. This App is the only exception to the general rule that no anti-virus, anti-malware, etc. should be used.

Jack

On a Mac, third-party so-called anti-virus is snake-oil:

Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community

Apple is NOT holding out on you. They include many built-in protections

and also provide a FREE and excellent backup system built into macOS: Time Machine. You just add a drive and enable it.

Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support

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Here are some good tips written by a well respected contributor with guidelines on safe computing practices which will help minimize having issues with your Mac.

Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community

The built-in macOS security is great protection, but taking some responsibility and practicing safe computing habits will further minimize the chance of having issues.

Edit: I didn't see @Grant's post when I replied.

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