How many of you guys here use antivirus/malware software on your laptops? I keep hearing that you don't need one. I wonder whether than notion still holds true.
Macs are not immune, but you'll probably be okay without anti-virus/anti-malware software. I personally, don't use it.
That's what I mean. It seems like there is no consensus when it comes to this topic.
The Mac can be infected with malware however generally speaking to get infected you have to fall for social engineering ploys. Use common sense and most likely you will be alright.
The typical malware out there is targeting Windows and in that regard mac is immune.
Care to elaborate?antivirus software is so much worse than malware
Ha! ''Probably'' doesn't sound too reassuring.
How many of you guys here use antivirus/malware software on your laptops? I keep hearing that you don't need one. I wonder whether than notion still holds true.
hmm... Yes, and No are both correct.
Macs have NEVER been 'immune' to viruses and malware. But, most anything that you might encounter are not much more than minor annoyances.
There's nothing wrong with having AV software installed, although you do have to balance the noticeable performance deterioration, compared to the actual threat that you might experience, and some companies or schools may REQUIRE you to install an AV app, even if you don't agree with the idea
I run Malwarebytes once or twice a month (it's not installed, just an app that quickly scans your files, only takes a few seconds), which rarely (once or twice a year) actually hits on some malware. It gives you the choice to remove malware, and that's pretty much it...
Do you use any anti malware/spyware software at all?
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Care to elaborate?
NoDo you use any anti malware/spyware software at all?
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