EdyEdward11 Author

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Antivirus?

Hi there.

Is it recommended that I download an anti-virus software for my Mac / or does the macOS itself check for malware regularly?

MacBook Air, macOS 13.1

Posted on Jan 23, 2023 3:12 PM

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Jan 23, 2023 3:14 PM in response to EdyEdward11

No, it's not.

See here:

Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community

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Jan 23, 2023 4:01 PM in response to EdyEdward11

Not necessary. Nor are any 3rd party applications like CleanMyMac or PowerMyMac or CCleaner, etc.

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