Security policies are provided in macOS to restrict which apps can run outside of the usual protective system policies. Here's how macOS Sequoia can override system policies in some cases. Apple's ...

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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 ...

Independent antivirus labs put macOS antivirus tools to the test, reporting scores that let us know which ones are the most effective. Both AV-Test and AV-Comparatives routinely give Bitdefender ...

For years, the Mac has been seen as a safer platform than competitors. But, there are still steps you can and should take to keep yourself safe. So far in 2022, over 34 million samples of new malware ...

After teasing its release earlier this month, MacPaw, the macOS software company behind many beloved apps such as CleanMyMac and Setapp, has officially launched Moonlock today. It’s an all-new ...

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 ...

The era of unreachable Apple devices is over. Fortunately, a new app called Moonlock, developed by MacPaw, can help. The company's latest Mac Security Survey found that the perception of Macs being ...

Windows is insecure and dangerous, and Macs are safe and impenetrable, right? Haha, not so much. Microsoft's operating system certainly has its share of security flaws, but it's actually difficult to ...

Best practices for securing your Mac against potential hacks and security vulnerabilities include enabling the firewall, using strong passwords and encryption, and enabling Lockdown Mode. As the ...

macOS’s Gatekeeper and XProtect functions provide a strong baseline for security and block the vast majority of malware and questionable apps. Still, determined or careless users can bypass ...