Is it worth putting 'malwarebytes' app on my apple mac laptop

[davidst01]

I dont know if I should pay subs to have the malwarebytes app put on my laptop. Sometimes I look at adult content and maybe could pick up malware that way. 

 

Is it worth doing on mac. I thought that macs could not get malware and viruses? 

 

cheers 

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Yes, Macs can and do get viruses. It is worth putting some form of virus protection on your Mac.

[craftyhen]

never needed it on macs, though always the first program I download on Windows though

 

there's no harm in running it for a scan on your machine though, if it finds nothing just delete after

[davidst01]

this is a worry

 

https://www.wired.com/story/critical-efi-code-in-millions-of-macs-is-not-getting-apple-updates/

[Ulysses G.]

It comes in very handy on my Windows computer as I pick up viruses every once in a while downloading TV programs and it gets rid of them right away. I have never had a problem using an android or Apple computer though.

[Get Real]

Off course it´s worth have some kind of protection against virus, malware and all other things out in the virtual world.

Some say Mac´s can´t get infected, some say phones can´t get a virus. All is just BS. Any electronic and digital device that are connected to antother access or grid is vurnerable.

[ubonjoe]

Moved to here for input from Mac owners.

[DMC1]

I haven’t used anything on my macs, only my windows work computer. Never any issues with the mac but some bugs on the windows stuff. My mother used macs since the mid-80’s for work and home and she’s never had any issues to my knowledge and never used any kind of antivirus, even on her work macs. 

 

If you’re looking at ‘dodgy’ content then try one of the reputable free scanners and see if anything comes up - obviously look out for scams. 

[SooKee]

I use Malware Bytes but it's primarily an adware/spyware detector / cleaner, not so much an AV tool.  Useful though.

[DaveBKK]

Mac OS has built in virus/malware protection. No need for 3rd party stuff unless you're really into downloading pirate apps/programs or porn.

[Here It Is]

My Mac is over three years old and never had a problem with viruses.  As DaveBKK states, macOS does a nifty job in keeping your pride and joy protected.

 

OT - two weeks ago my 27" Mac display panel died a death.  AppleCare expired last July and was therefore facing quite a hefty bill for repair.  Phoned Apple and booked an appointment at the local Genius Bar.  The bill comes in at £581. Ouch!!  Anyway, Apple repaired it for free.  What a darn fine service.

 

I missed the Mac while it was in for repair and been slumming it on a PC for the last fortnight.  Was I happy to get the Mac back yesterday.   

[AlexRRR]

i dont run Malwarebytes on my iMac which is now 6 ys old and my main pc, i did install the free version on my brand new MacBook pro a few months ago when i could not get rid of pop ups it seems to do the job when everything else failed.

 

Normally i would say there is no need for added protection as Apple do the job but a disturbing trend is now appearing with Apple, my iPhone7 is now on its 3rd or 4th update something is amiss the dam thing has a mind of its own im surprised no one here has said much about phone issues, the iMac is heading for its second update in a week... have Apple dropped the ball?

[Ulysses G.]

On 10/7/2017 at 5:51 AM, DaveBKK said:

No need for 3rd party stuff unless you're really into downloading pirate apps/programs or porn.

You mean some people aren't?