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I am confused about the software to use. Please help me

  • Bitdefender Total Security

    Votes: 1 8.3%
  • Avast Premium Security

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Norton 360 Deluxe

    Votes: 1 8.3%
  • Malwarebytes

    Votes: 5 41.7%
  • Surfshark

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total AV

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Other

    Votes: 5 41.7%

  • Total voters
    12
  • Poll closed .
So, I mostly believe Mac's don't need AV. However, I will soon start a new extra job that would require me to download free indie games for reviewing. I definitely want to scan those files before I install them as they're not verified nor trusted developers.

What would be the best Mac AV for me? I basically don't need any real time monitoring, firewall, VPN, performance enhancing bloat - I just want to be able to scan certain files, or folders, for threats on a need-to-need basis?
 
Other - I use Trend Micro Antivirus One for 19.99 a year as well as their Cleaner One Pro they have a bundle for 29.99 a year. Their Cleaner One does an amazing job of deep uninstalling programs.
 
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