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 ...

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 ...

It’s no longer true that Macs are immune to online threats. Last year, malware targeting macOS grew a whopping 75%. Moonlock, a new app from MacPaw, gives Apple users Mac-first cybersecurity — with ...

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 ...

Thanks to several rigorous security measures Apple integrates into its computers, Macs are generally considered among the safest systems. However, there’s always an opportunity for malware and ...

It’s an age-old question among Apple fans: Does your Mac need antivirus software? Traditionally, the popular answer has been no — Macs have strong built-in protections, the argument goes, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We trust Macs to be reliable, secure and mostly resistant to viruses. Apple's software reputation has long been built around the idea that macOS is harder to compromise than Windows. And while there ...

Malwarebytes’ Privacy VPN service is an added extra for anyone using the company’s anti-malware scanner and preventative tools, but is it worth looking into as a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Macs have famously good security, and the chances of getting hacked are comparatively low. But if it happens, there are ways to ...