Over the years, Apple users believed they were malware free. Then I come to our Boston computer service shop. They say, “I have a Mac. I have Apple. It can’t happen to me.” But I’m here to tell you it can. Mac malware: Don’t let it happen to you.
In fact, the latest MacOS is just as venerable to malware as Windows 10. More people just use Windows 10. So more hackers can create more malware, because more people will be susceptible. Hence, when a threat breaks out, more people know about it. But Apple isn’t off the hook. In fact, Mac malware threats are more common than you think. But what can be done to protect your MacOS?
First of all, run the latest software. Use the latest system update that you can. Because malware loves outdated systems. Furthermore, turn on firewall. It secures the right network traffic and protects you from the wrong traffic. ?Set up VileFault’s full desk. It gives you even more protection. Furthermore, get some anti-virus security. This should go without saying. Avast! offers free anti-virus and anti-malware security for Macs. It also protects from email schemes and phishing. But Avast! isn’t the only one. Malwarebytes’ offer good protection from Mac malware. So does Sophos Antivirus Mac and a few others.
So what am I saying? I’m saying malware attacks can happen to Macs as much as they can PC’s. It can happen to Apple devices just like it can happen to Androids, Samsungs, and Windows. I also say there are no excuses. It’s a lot cheaper and easier, to take these steps then to call for computer repair after the fact. Look, nothing is 100% guaranteed. But it’s a lot better to have some protection than take you chances with none at all. Consider this an advisory. Will you take heed?