Do Apple Computers with MacOS Have Built In Virus And Malware Protection?
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- Do Apple computers running MacOS have built in virus and Malware protection? Do you need to purchase a third party virus protection software if you have an Apple Computer?
In this video we cover what type of virus and malware protection is automatically built into MacOS. We will answer the question if you need additional security software if you have a MacBook, iMac, Mac Mini, or Mac Pro.
In this video we cover:
1) Apple GateKeeper security
2) Apple Notarization security
3) Apple XProtect security
4) Apple MRT - Malware Removal Tool software
If you are interested in the built-in Apple security products and software then watch this video to learn more.
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I ran a computer repair shop for over 15 years and never saw a single infected Mac. Every PC that came into the shop had two things in common. 1) They all had AV software installed. 2) They were all infected.
Thanks for posting. Yes, it is uncommon but I know of a friend that had an issue. It is rare compared to PCs for sure.
@@craigneidel By "an issue" I can only assume a browser hijacker since there are no viruses for Mac. Simple fix. reset safari or chrome, done.
@@dragonballjiujitsu I switched to a mac mini now a month ago, and it just keeps me fascinated.it's my first mac, and i bought it after my pc was inundated with viruses for the third time in a year, and i just got sick and tired of this. every time i had to get my system cleaned up and overhauled, and every time after some viruses would infiltrate it shortly after.
@@dragonballjiujitsu 1) you are a liar, you dont have the skill to know if the PC that came in your shop were all infected, i do cybersecurity, i made malwares for more than 10 years, people like you "in the shop" dont know how to analyze the files (explain us ;) you won't because i bet you lie).
2) we made a tons of malwares for Linux, MacOS and Windows, most of the time people didn't see it and this is not a low-skilled and liar like you that can detect a sophisticated malwares.
With the existing software, you can secure a Windows better than a Linux and MacOS, thanks to the HIPS from Comodo and also Norton who created both one.
(on MacOS and Linux you can perform memory injection and also listening to the clipboard (stealing the password you copy from your password manager software), you can perform stuff like accessing the monitor (taking screenshot, seeing the screen of the user) and a lot of other stuff that you won't be able to detecte
because there is no HIPS software xD)
My 2 cents of old ass offensive hacker.
(there are more users on the desktop Windows than MacOS and Linux, also there are a lot of differents softwae on Windows and most people are trying
to use "crack" which is how the get infected most of time, this plus the fact that they are also gamers for some of them, some are trying
to download cheating software and bot who are sometimes also infected and i know all of this because i already infected a lot of cheaters like that and not only)
@@yoservs That big lies haha. Stop lying to people and yourself, you need to download stuff in order to be infected so you downloaded virus, it's not Windows fault it's your fault.
You cannot infect a Windows just like that by thinking "hey, i will hack this dude, he has a Windows". I do cybersecurity and i coded malwares, you cannot infect a computer if the person aren't downloading your file.
(the only exception is to find a vulnerability in a software and that this software has access to internet so a hacked may eventually be able to execute code on your machine from the vulnerabity of this software, which is extremely, very extremely rare, particulary if you aren't not even an entreprise/high entity. So yes you can but no body do it on people like you and persistently.
You guys are talking like if we had tons of RCE in Windows and that you incoming ports was opened... dude stop lying)
Great overview. I was a Windows user since day one when Windows came out to "overlay" MS-DOS and up to 2017 when I bought my first Mac (iMac 2017 5K, then a MacBook Pro). I got tired of paying extra $ for protection the OS should really provide in of itself. When you add it up over the years, I probably spent at least $2500 on AV software to protect Windows. I've never looked back.
Thanks for watching. Yes, Macs come with a bunch of items built into them including software like Pages and numbers etc. They also have very nice resale values for sure.
Does an IPAD use similar protection? Thank you for great useful advice. This subject has always worried me and my family
iOS is even more secure.
This does help me to feel better as a long time mac user however I would prefer to also have a way to scan a file with the mac built in virus protection.
AVG or Avast are free anti-virus for Macs if you want more protection. Thanks for watching.
Really good explanation , I recently was awarded a cyber security certificate and the awarding body insisted that we cannot accept MacOS having built in anti-malware which is total bullcrap.
It does a pretty good job for sure. I know larger organizations want additional security measures but what can you do. Good luck with everything and thanks for watching.
Great video, thanks!
I always was very skeptical when colleagues just said "there is no malware for macos" and userspace protects from everything ... now I have a grasp why there are fewer security problems for mac.
Gatekeeper is really powerful and something that just wouldn't be possible on windows.
Thanks for the feedback and for the post. Yes, Mac has some good built in security for sure.
Thanks Craig. Just had a malware sent via email from an unsuspecting friend. He has a PC and was infected. My MAC mini was not infected as far as I know, In fact this being my second Mac in 15 years, I have never had any reason to believe I was ever hacked... knock on wood.
They can be but it's a bit less common for sure. Thanks for watching.
I currently use Parallels in isolated mode for running Windows apps, but it’s not compatible with every software. Some need to be run through Crossover, but I’m hesitant to get Crossover because it seems like it would open up the computer to being infected by a windows virus? Which I’m not sure if that’s how that works, but from searching it seems like that can happen.
Yes, I have used Parallels a few times and it works great. Thanks for sharing.
Worried to buy a used MacBook Pro. How do I know if they put spyware on it?
@@annettehurd9391 reload the os when you get it. Takes 20 minutes.
Do the built in software only check downloads from the App Store? Or does it check every thing that gets downloaded on to the Mac?
Every single thing. Its quite amazing isnt it
How about for older macs that are not on the latest available OS? Does the Apple still continue its protection regardless of Os version?
Older Macs that are out of security updates would not be getting the newest security for that reason. So for best security you need to be on a Mac with MacOS that is still receiving the updates.
I’m in the same situation. My iMac is no longer supported (Catalina) but works very well. Hate to trash it. Any other suggestions? Thanks for the video
Some of the stock clips in your vids are quite humorous, such as this 6:28 clip referencing performance.
Thanks and thanks for watching.
XProtect Remediator substitutes MRT these days,
Thank you.
I'm using opencore bc my system doesn't have further updates/support. I notice in order for this to function properly, it needs to disable SIP. Will my MacOS still have the updated built in virus and malware protection? is opencore safe? this is daily driver
I'm not sure how Opencore would affect that so not sure yet how to answer that. I would do some searching on Google.
I buy used Intel macs and install Debian. Though you could force a "windows" virus to run under Wine, that would involve great effort. The Intel systems are close to fire-sale prices right now.
Yes, that is not a bad idea and I have run Linux on a few Macs back in the day.
Craig, I know this is an older video. Do you feel the same way about Sequoia 15?
Yes it still has built in virus protection the apple way
What about software downloaded outside the app store such as parallels desktop, where you download from a website?
Yes, you would need to download from only trusted sites for that stuff like the company that makes the software.
Nicely Done.
If you have a 10 + year old apple devise that no longer gets security updates from apple
how secure is it ? Is this when you should look elsewhere like 3rd party apps ?
Thanks
@@deadline7610 thanks for posting and for watching.
What about software like Clean My Mac?
I don't really like using that type of software right now.
@@craigneidel YOur video made me erase the software for sure.
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I was on TikTok I clicked on a link and it took me to a different website and then a warning came up and said something about malware and I clicked confirm and idk if I have a virus now or malware
It's still possible to get some malware.
I have both Macs and PCS. I am wondering if you have any insight into what is a good antivirus to have for both systems. While I will need one for my windows based system, is it a good idea to protect both mac and windows system with one antivirus system? Or is it preferable to only protect my windows based system? I'm not overly concerned with speed. Thanks for a great video!
I just use the build-in virus protection on Apple computers. On PCs the one built into Windows is way better but you can add some free versions like Avast Free Antivirus if you don't want to spend any money and want some added protection.
@@craigneidel Thanks for your response, appreciate it!
there is windows defender which is a build in anti virus software in your windows 10 and windows 11 pc
you dont have to install any antivirus software for these 2 operating systems
I will be buying a apple MacBook pro....
Thanks for watching.
too much info. Get to the point. what do I need I keep getting mc afee wanting me to pay and apple says you don't need it. Only problem is I bought my apple computer from B&H store in Manhattan so it was renewed, Does it mean it still comes with it ? Never do that again. I thought it was new but now I heard they don't sell them anymore and maybe they got in trouble
funny.
eset screwed up my browsers and I don't know what they did so I can fix them
I have not seen that before so not sure what that might be.
my 2018 MacBook 13" is not upgrading to the latest greatest software. It just get stuck. I have had to have my key board replaced do to a known issue Apple was aware of. If this was a car, the recall would have been performed for free. But still I can't get my MacBook to upgrade to the newest software. Is this. COMMON PROBLEM?
No, I have not seen that issue too much. Thanks for sharing to see if anybody else has the same issue.
my Com have pop ups every 30sec, even on safari , chrome also... should i reformat or just install a anti virus?
If easy and you have backups reinstall software as that's best. If not try Malwarebytes or similar
I bet I could get a mac infected by just surfing the Web
Ok infect you Mac then. That would be great.
What about an older MacBook Pro..2012.. bought second hand…is it the same as newer ones.
It's going to depend some on the OS etc. For example FileVault goes back quite a long time (OS) and for the most part Apple did a good job. The issue is the very old versions of MacOS are not getting current updates so that can open up slight security risks.
Does the built in Mac software include add blockers. Thanks
Not really. Thanks for watching.
6:27 someone searched for *performance issue b roll* 🤣
Yep had to do it.
Excellent overview...
Thanks Eduardo. I do get asked this question quite a bit so decided to do a video on it.
Do you know how to uninstall McAfee? Centurylink installed it because it was free with my internet connection? I have it on my Mac.
Never mind this question. I found the uninstaller and it’s history!
Thanks. I also have a video on how to uninstall programs on a Mac I came out with in the last month if more help is needed.
@@craigneidel You were a huge help! Thank you.
@@Keep-on-ok thank you
What VPN is best for Mac ?
I would do a search for info like this article - www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-mac-vpn/
Thanks for a great informative and understandable video in this regard.
Thank you. I appreciate the feedback on the videos.
Do you suggest using a VPN?
Only if you are not on home wifi like traveling and on hotel wifi
Thanks Craig - another good one.
Thanks Huw.
Very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for the feedback
Shared on Twitter.
Thanks for sharing and the support.
Thank you so much!
Thanks for watching and the post.
Thank you! This was very helpful.
Thanks for watching
My Mac is infected. How can I run a scan with its inbuilt software? Thanks.
The Mac protection and scans happen behind the scenes and you can't run them yourself. Here is a good link and at the end if you think it go through all the protection you can run some free scans like Advast or Malwarebytes, bytedefender, etc. - www.wikihow.com/Does-Mac-Have-a-Built-in-Virus-Scanner
@@craigneidel - great, thanks very much for your help, I really appreciate it!
@@markduffy1112 thanks again
I just use malwarebytes and occasionally run a scan.
Yes, it's never a bad idea to add protection but I just wanted to let people know that there is some built in for sure. Thanks for watching AJG.
@@craigneidel Is this built in protection something you can look up on Finder for example or mainy behind the scenes like you mentioned? I guess the idea of seeing it, puts you more at ease if you know what I mean. Thanks