Does a MacBook Pro need virus protection?

Does Macbook need virus protection


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MacBook Pro (2017 – 2020)

Posted on Mar 21, 2023 03:02 AM

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Posted on Mar 21, 2023 09:29 AM

macOS already includes all the protection it requires from viruses and other malware. Products from those who claim to know more about protecting Macs more than the company that designed and built them ought to be treated with extreme suspicion, if not outright derision.


Effective defenses against malware and other threats - Apple Community expands on that subject.

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Mar 21, 2023 09:29 AM in response to PattiF01

macOS already includes all the protection it requires from viruses and other malware. Products from those who claim to know more about protecting Macs more than the company that designed and built them ought to be treated with extreme suspicion, if not outright derision.


Effective defenses against malware and other threats - Apple Community expands on that subject.

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Does a MacBook Pro need virus protection?

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