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Is there a recommended virus scanning software for iMacs?

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Posted on Aug 11, 2019 2:52 AM

Malwarebytes is the most common, safest and effective malware/adware scanner recommended on ASC. It is not an antivirus scanner per se because there are no Mac viruses in the wild.

https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/

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Aug 11, 2019 2:52 AM in response to LTCkoop

Malwarebytes is the most common, safest and effective malware/adware scanner recommended on ASC. It is not an antivirus scanner per se because there are no Mac viruses in the wild.

https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/

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Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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