Just started a new IT job... The GM wants "Intego" Anti-Virus installed on all Macs.

[h4lp m3]

Before I tell him "Macs don't need antivirus software", is this still true in 2023? And is Intego good? Bad?

 

[hg.wells]

Any IT company is going to want AV installed on all devices even if not required.

 

[coffeemilktea]

macOS has built-in antivirus software called XProtect, so installing a third-party one is unnecessary.

...that said, the company probably has a deal with Intego, so someone is paying a lot of money to make sure the software is on everyone's Macs, even if it doesn't make sense. Welcome to your new job, I guess?

 

[MarkC426]

Before I tell him "Macs don't need antivirus software", is this still true in 2023? And is Intego good? Bad?

Even if this is true, people share emails with Windows users, and can pass something on.
I have used the Intego suite for over a decade, it runs in the background without slowing the system (unlike Norton).

 

[dukebound85]

Before I tell him "Macs don't need antivirus software", is this still true in 2023? And is Intego good? Bad?

unless it is your personal machine, they can do what they want on their equipment. No sense in arguing with them

 

[velocityg4]

Even if this is true, people share emails with Windows users, and can pass something on.
I have used the Intego suite for over a decade, it runs in the background without slowing the system (unlike Norton).

I’d expect the company email system would be checking for known viruses in the attachments. Also many companies have switched to web interfaces for email. Which a local antivirus couldn’t scan.

I’m curious if Mac anti virus software even has the definitions for Windows viruses.

 

[BeatCrazy]

macOS has built-in antivirus software called XProtect, so installing a third-party one is unnecessary.

...that said, the company probably has a deal with Intego, so someone is paying a lot of money to make sure the software is on everyone's Macs, even if it doesn't make sense. Welcome to your new job, I guess?

For Macs on an enterprise scale, admins need more control and policy options than XProtect.

Software like this has legitimate uses for Macs in enterprise https://www.forcepoint.com/product/forcepoint-one

 

[orionquest]

What choice do you have, this is what is requested of you so are you going to say no?

 

[Fishrrman]

If the company is supplying the Mac you will use, well... it's "their say" as to what goes onto it.

If it's your own personal computer, that's different.
But then, you don't want to be using your PERSONAL Mac for "company business" now, do you...?

 

[Realityck]

Before I tell him "Macs don't need antivirus software", is this still true in 2023? And is Intego good? Bad?

It should be looked at from a non-Macs working with the Macs on-site and for their business clients that use PC's. The Mac might not be infected but you won't detect something that affects PCs that you might help spread and then hear their complaints afterwards.

 

[gilby101]

Before I tell him "Macs don't need antivirus software", is this still true in 2023? And is Intego good? Bad?

That phrase is true in a very strict sense. There are no Mac viruses that spread automatically from Mac to Mac. But Macs do get malware in the much more general sense.

Intego has been doing Mac anti-malware for along time and have a good reputation.

 

[sgtaylor5]

That phrase is true in a very strict sense. There are no Mac viruses that spread automatically from Mac to Mac. But Macs do get malware in the much more general sense.

Intego has been doing Mac anti-malware for along time and have a good reputation.

and Intego won’t slow your Mac down nor cause it to heat up much.

 

[MarkC426]

and Intego won’t slow your Mac down nor cause it to heat up much.

This is very true....👍