Safe Mode for security

[Ayrehead]

There are times when I want my Mac to be extra secure from malware. In addition to other measures that I take, would booting in Safe Mode add security? Am running Sonoma with Intel CPU and no M4 chip.

 

[Bigwaff]

There are times when I want my Mac to be extra secure from malware.

Disconnect your Mac from Wi-Fi or the network. No need for Safe mode.

 

[gilby101]

would booting in Safe Mode add security?

No. Safe Mode just disables starting up some background tasks and loading 3rd-part kernel extensions. Only use if you think your Mac is behaving strangely due to some software you have installed or some types of malware you have installed. I have needed Safe Mode once in 15 years. Safe Mode is definitely not for normal use - only for diagnosing and repairing misconfiguration.

 

[Ayrehead]

Thanks for your advice. My idea was to use Safe Mode just in case there is some malware that macOS did not catch. Based on the advice, I don't plan to do that.