![]() If you are on an extremely limited budget, then a free antivirus is a better option than none at all. There’s also the fact that with free antivirus, there’s a manual element involved. Generally, it’s up to you to remember to run a scan, and you don’t get all the comprehensive protection and added benefits that come with the premium options. On the downside, it does tend to come with advertising, and free versions are also quite often time-limited. ![]() ![]() On the plus side, you get security software that is free, and in many respects is just as good as it’s paid for siblings, at least when it comes to basic security. So basically when it comes to security and peace of mind for your Apple Mac, you have two options either free or paid for.įree anti-virus software’s main advantage is just that, it’s free. Mac operating systems are of course built with inherently better security than the Microsoft option, but the myth that Macs don’t get viruses is just that, a myth. Recent research by Malwarebytes showed that despite a smaller userbase than PCs, malware, ransomware, spyware and phishing attempts, collectively increased by 270 percent in 2017, alone. Macs are great, but is your machine infected? But Macs don’t get viruses, right?
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