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- Thread starter Bigdog9586
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No. I would not install that.
Get a good adblocker like Adguard, Adguard Pro, or Adguard Plus, 1Blocker etc. Don't download and install apps unless they are from the Mac App Store or the developer's website (provided he or she is well known and trusted). If you have a question about that, ask here as there are lots of knowledgeable people on the forum.
Get a good adblocker like Adguard, Adguard Pro, or Adguard Plus, 1Blocker etc. Don't download and install apps unless they are from the Mac App Store or the developer's website (provided he or she is well known and trusted). If you have a question about that, ask here as there are lots of knowledgeable people on the forum.
If you don't install dubious software from unknown sources i.e. cracked apps, questionable utilities (e.g. "clean/optimize/enhance your Mac"), "Antivirus" apps from browser ads... I think you're fine. Otherwise, free antiviruses like Avast shall be fine. Just download from the official website.
We did need Peter Norton Disk Doctor and Antivirus back in the Classic days, but not since the arrival of the Unix based operating system. Despite claims the world awaits the first genuine OS X virus, not an adware, malware or any other ware but a generation reproducing virus.
And for Pete's sake refer to the company as Symantec lol! Your ISP does not understands Macs.
And for Pete's sake refer to the company as Symantec lol! Your ISP does not understands Macs.
Don't install the Norton software.
Instead, download the FREE MalwareBytes Anti-Malware utility:
https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/
Run it periodically. It updates the "malware definitions" it uses automatically.
IMPORTANT:
The app downloads for free.
It will ask if you wish to register for the paid version.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO THIS (unless you want to).
After the trial period of 30 days, the app automatically "converts itself" to freeware.
And keeps on running.
Instead, download the FREE MalwareBytes Anti-Malware utility:
https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/
Run it periodically. It updates the "malware definitions" it uses automatically.
IMPORTANT:
The app downloads for free.
It will ask if you wish to register for the paid version.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO THIS (unless you want to).
After the trial period of 30 days, the app automatically "converts itself" to freeware.
And keeps on running.