#MAC VIRUS PROTECTION 2016 HOW TO#
#MAC VIRUS PROTECTION 2016 PRO#

In this article, we’ll go over possible dangers, ways of protection, and what to do if your Mac is already infected by malware.

#MAC VIRUS PROTECTION 2016 HOW TO#

Here at MacPaw we’ve worked with Mac OS for 10 years and have collected a ton of info on how to keep it safe from harm. On the flip side, since the arrival of macOS High Sierra in late 2017, we got the new file system (APFS) that Apple promises to be ultra-secure.

Cases like that only add up to the general virus-related anxiety in the Mac community. System Integrity Protection (which is a built-in shield against malware) is for some reason off by default on a number of machines.

#MAC VIRUS PROTECTION 2016 PRO#

Plus, an unexpected problem has recently surfaced for the owners of 13- and 15-inch MacBooks Pro with macOS Sierra installed. However, either people behind the malware have become more inventive or newer macOS is more susceptible to external dangers than previous systems, malware is now a Mac problem, too. It’s a notable event because for quite a while Macs have been considered immune to malicious code and Mac OS - impenetrable to man-made hazards. On September 26, 2016, Apple have published their first-ever support article on malware.

But to help you do it all by yourself, we’ve gathered our best ideas and solutions below. So here's a tip for you: Download CleanMyMac to quickly solve some of the issues mentioned in this article.

Mac virus protection 2016