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Nov 21, 2014 It notifies you if it finds malware, but otherwise there's no user interface to MRT. The built-in security features of OS X reduce the risk of malware attack, but they are not, and never will be, complete protection. Malware is a problem of human behavior, not machine behavior, and no technological fix alone is going to solve it. Our free Mac antivirus protects on 3 fronts. Malware isn't the only threat to your Mac. Malicious websites and vulnerable Wi-Fi networks can also jeopardize your safety. Avast Security provides essential free protection against all 3 threats, and our new Premium version goes the extra mile to expose Wi-Fi intruders and stop ransomware. A virus is only one type of malware of which there are many, and unfortunately there have been cases on the Mac. We have a complete list of Mac viruses and malware in a separate article.
I determined Intego to cause horrid effects on a brand new Mac's performance, much more so than even more notorious junk software. If you want your Mac to run well, avoid all such garbage. The vast majority of Mac problems reported on this site are the direct result of using ill-conceived third party 'anti-virus' or 'security' junk.
OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and malware. Keep it that way with software updates from Apple.
A much better question is 'how should I protect my Mac':
- Never install any product that claims to 'speed up', 'clean up', 'optimize', or 'accelerate' your Mac. Without exception, they will do the opposite.
- Never install pirated or 'cracked' software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources. Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
- Don't supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
- Don't open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
- Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
- Such 'phishing' attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don't fall for it.
- Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iTunes or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
- Don't install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
- Don't install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
- Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
- Disable Java in Safari > Preferences > Security.
- Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It's OK to leave it enabled.
- Block browser popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > and check 'Block popup windows':
- Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but popups have devolved to become a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you probably do not want.
- Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
- If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that your Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it.
- Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as 'news'. Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
- The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. To date, most of these attempts have been pathetic and are easily recognized, but that is likely to change in the future as criminals become more clever.
- OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
- Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don't want it any more.
- If you elect to use 'anti-virus' software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
- Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to make you 'feel good' about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
- Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
- Never install any product that claims to 'speed up', 'clean up', 'optimize', or 'accelerate' your Mac. Without exception, they will do the opposite.
- Never install pirated or 'cracked' software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources. Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
- Don't supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
- Don't open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
- Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
- Such 'phishing' attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don't fall for it.
- Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iTunes or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
- Don't install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
- Don't install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
- Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
- Disable Java in Safari > Preferences > Security.
- Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It's OK to leave it enabled.
- Block browser popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > and check 'Block popup windows':
- Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but popups have devolved to become a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you probably do not want.
- Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
- If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that your Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it.
- Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as 'news'. Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
- The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. To date, most of these attempts have been pathetic and are easily recognized, but that is likely to change in the future as criminals become more clever.
- OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
- Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don't want it any more.
- If you elect to use 'anti-virus' software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
- Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to make you 'feel good' about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
- Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind.
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There are no viruses attacking OS X/macOS, and running any anti-virus tool is both a waste of money, and has been proven in multiple community posts to adversely effect the built-in security facilities within macOS, and the normal behavior of the operating system. So do not purchase, or install any anti-virus tool on you Mac, regardless of the vendor scare tactics to do so.
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That said, there is a growing number of non-virus, malware that can invade your Mac from the wrong click of a web site button, download aggregation sites, and other sources that can impact the normal operation of your Mac too. I avoid these sources of malware, but still personally use the free Malwarebytes tool to check for them. If any are found, it will offer to remove them. Currently, Malwarebytes does not remain resident, and continuously check for malware, though it will offer that in a future update.
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