do I need an anitvirus for my macbook pro

G-85-2-64 wrote:

do I need an anitvirus for my macbook pro

Third party AntiVirus is not recommended— it typically does nothing but add issues to the macOS and competes directly with Apple’s own built in security:

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Antivirus apps are not needed because they are the ones that typically cause panics and other serious issues.

Apple has safeguards in place to protect your machine.

You will find that without that extra, your Mac will run smoother than it has ever been.

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See also:

Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community