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June 1, 2018 03:21 pm GMT

Your Mac *does* need antivirus software. Here are your best bets.

Your Mac *does* need antivirus software. Here are your best bets.

BEST DEALS ON ANTIVIRUS FOR MAC THIS WEEK:

You've probably heard that Macs don't need antivirus software. Whoever told you that was wrong.

The idea that Macs are generally more secure than PCs isn't totally off-base. Windows does tend to have more security vulnerabilities because, while Apple does everything in-house, Windows operates on hardware from a handful of manufacturersApple's closed-loop system simply makes holes smaller and harder to infiltrate. Read more...

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BEST HANDS-OFF SOFTWARE

Norton 360 Standard for Mac

Set it and forget it: Norton's clutch idle scanning runs in the background without creating lag.

  • One Mac: $39.99/year
  • Up to five Macs: $49.99/year

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BEST FOR ANTIVIRUS + PARENTAL CONTROLS

Kaspersky for Mac

Family-friendly Kaspersky has immaculate test scores against malware plus a wealth of bonus features.

  • One Mac for one year: $23.99
  • One Mac for two years: $47.98
  • Three Macs for one year: $35.99
  • Three Macs for two years: $71.99

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FASTEST ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE

Bitdefender Total Security for Mac

Be confident in this award-winning protection, including a ransomware scanner that's a real stickler.

  • Up to 5 devices: $44.99 (first year)
  • Up to 10 devices: $49.99 (first year)

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BEST FREE OPTION

Avast

Get impressive add-ons like a password manager and online shopping tool without upgrading to a paid tier.

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    BEST FOR SECURITY SOFTWARE

    McAfee Total Protection

    McAfee offers extra tools like digital document shredding and anti-spam protection that help it rise above the rest.

    • One device: $34.99 (first year)
    • Five devices: $39.99 (first year)
    • Ten devices: $44.99 (first year)

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    BEST FOR OLDER COMPUTERS

    Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus for Mac

    Rapid scans and many cloud-based security features puts less pressure on older, slower Macs.

    • One year, five devices: $59.99

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    BEST MAC-CENTRIC SOFTWARE

    Intego Mac Premium X9

    Buckle down on Mac-specific viruses while keeping your computer free of files that slow it down.

    • One device: $39.99 (first year)
    • Three devices: $54.99 (first year)
    • Five devices: $69.99 (first year)


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