Contrary to popular belief, Macs are not immune to trojans and viruses. In the last couple of years, there’s been a significant uptick in the number, variety and sophistication of malware targeting ...

No matter what you've heard, Macs get viruses too. There are a handful of indicators that your Mac may be infected by malware: your computer running slower or working harder than usual (or overheating ...

New scan options and external drive scanning help detect and block infostealers, APTs and zero-hour threats SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Malwarebytes, a global leader in online ...

While macOS has a strong reputation for keeping your computer and your data safe from harm, it doesn’t have a visible antivirus tool like the Windows Security suite that comes as part of Microsoft’s ...

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It’s true that writing malware to attack Macs is more challenging than for PCs, but clearly, some coders relish that challenge. Mac malware exists, and going without Mac antivirus protection isn’t ...

Ever wonder what malware macOS can detect and remove without help from third-party software? Apple continuously adds new malware detection rules to Mac’s built-in XProtect suite. While most rule names ...

XProtect is Apple's Mac virus detection system which keeps your Mac safe. Here's how the protective macOS feature works. Viruses and other malware are a constant threat to computers, which web surfers ...

In the grand scheme of cyberthreats, a new villain has emerged from the shadows, targeting none other than our beloved Mac users. With a penchant for pilfering passwords, greed for grabbing crypto and ...

You might think that your Mac is safe from viruses and malware but think again. There’s a new threat in town, and it’s after your precious data. Meet, Xloader, a sneaky malware that used to target ...

The era of unreachable Apple devices is over. Fortunately, a new app called Moonlock, developed by MacPaw, can help. The company's latest Mac Security Survey found that the perception of Macs being ...

Mac security company Intego, which specializes in desktop Internet security and privacy software for Mac OS X, updated its flagship VirusBarrier to version X6 10.6.5, which among other security ...