Does MAC have an Antivirus and Malware Scanner on it that owners can check?

Does MAC have an Antivirus and Malware Scanner on it that owners can check the computer and web browsers?

Posted on Dec 6, 2022 11:06 AM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2022 11:32 AM

The Mac has X-Protect software built-in.

The operating system is on a separate locked, signed, checksummed Volume that is read-only.

Nothing can become executable without your specifically authorizing it using your Admin password.


The idea that a third party, with no special knowledge of the inner workings of MacOS, can somehow provide better protection that the developers at Apple is laughable.


All this after market so-called "protection" software is just 'scare-ware'.

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Dec 6, 2022 11:32 AM in response to LoveToTravelAndLoveRealEstate

The Mac has X-Protect software built-in.

The operating system is on a separate locked, signed, checksummed Volume that is read-only.

Nothing can become executable without your specifically authorizing it using your Admin password.


The idea that a third party, with no special knowledge of the inner workings of MacOS, can somehow provide better protection that the developers at Apple is laughable.


All this after market so-called "protection" software is just 'scare-ware'.

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