Does my iMac require that I purchase an antivirus software?

Does my iMac require that I purchase an antivirus software such as McAfee?




[Re-Titled by Moderator]




iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Feb 24, 2023 05:23 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Feb 25, 2023 09:40 AM

I second the comment above. Macs have their own built in antivirus. Second, the Apple operating system is write protected so no it cannot be overwritten or changed, therefore it is immune to any virus. Third, an antivirus app will seriously slow down your computer and will often cause other operational problems.

2 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Feb 25, 2023 09:40 AM in response to GBWM66

I second the comment above. Macs have their own built in antivirus. Second, the Apple operating system is write protected so no it cannot be overwritten or changed, therefore it is immune to any virus. Third, an antivirus app will seriously slow down your computer and will often cause other operational problems.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Does my iMac require that I purchase an antivirus software?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.