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I just saw this on www.macworld.com:
www.macworld.com
I (and others) have consistently recommended downloading and running the excellent product Malwarebytes:
www.malwarebytes.com
It does an effective job in detecting malware and/or adware.
For an anti-virus program, I have recommended (and use) ClamXAv:
www.clamxav.com
For myself, it does a very good job of detecting viruses.
However, Malwarebytes is not meant to be run in the background, and I believe the same is true for ClamXAV. Hence, I run them occasionally.
In contrast, just about all that software in the cited review run in the background, and on some of these forums, there have been valid statements about such software causing issues.
So, I'm wondering what others think. Of course, the "best" way to stay safe is 1) do not open any kind of attachment to an EMail (unless you know the sender and their reputation), 2) do not visit any "malicious" web sites, and 3) just like #1, do not click on any questionable/suspicious links on a site, unless again you know it is OK. However, even with all that, sometimes nefarious things "sneak" onto one's system.
Mac antivirus software trusted by Macworld experts
These are the Mac antivirus programs and security suites rigorously tested and trusted by Macworld experts to protect your Apple computer from viruses and malware.
www.macworld.com
I (and others) have consistently recommended downloading and running the excellent product Malwarebytes:
Free Antivirus 2025 | Download Free Antivirus & Virus Scan | 100% Free & Easy Install
Download free antivirus: easy install for all devices. Remove unwanted malware like viruses, ransomware, spyware & more.
www.malwarebytes.com
It does an effective job in detecting malware and/or adware.
For an anti-virus program, I have recommended (and use) ClamXAv:
ClamXAV | Home
Effective, trusted anti-virus and malware scanner for macOS, that will not slow down your Mac.
www.clamxav.com
For myself, it does a very good job of detecting viruses.
However, Malwarebytes is not meant to be run in the background, and I believe the same is true for ClamXAV. Hence, I run them occasionally.
In contrast, just about all that software in the cited review run in the background, and on some of these forums, there have been valid statements about such software causing issues.
So, I'm wondering what others think. Of course, the "best" way to stay safe is 1) do not open any kind of attachment to an EMail (unless you know the sender and their reputation), 2) do not visit any "malicious" web sites, and 3) just like #1, do not click on any questionable/suspicious links on a site, unless again you know it is OK. However, even with all that, sometimes nefarious things "sneak" onto one's system.