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3 Reasons You Need Anti-Virus Software On Your Mac

  • February 8, 2020
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Macs have always had a reputation of being more secure – at least when compared to PCs. In fact, Apple used to be so confident of its security that it once ran an ad campaign which said “Macs don’t get PC viruses”. This created an impression that Mac users had no need for an Apple antivirus for Mac.

 

Unfortunately, most Mac users still have this belief system. They think that the OS’ internal defences are enough to protect them from threats which plague PC users. If you harbor such beliefs, you are sitting on a time bomb. By having no Mac antivirus, you are essentially exposing yourself to the following risks:

 

1. Identity Theft

Without an antivirus, you can easily have your credit card details and login credentials for different web services stolen. This is because hackers can easily install Trojans or keyloggers on your system. At best, they can only siphon off your money. At worst, they can use such information to commit criminal acts in your name (e.g. they can use your credit card to donate funds to a terrorist group). You can find yourself being prosecuted for crimes you didn’t actually commit. This is why you need to have an antivirus solution in place. Click here if you would like to find out more about one of the best options that is out there at the moment. 

 

2. Blackmail

Without having antivirus protection, hackers can take over your system and then blackmail you. For instance, they can install ransomware on your system. This software locks you out of your Mac. The hackers demand money before you can have access to it. Alternatively, they can steal your private files (e.g. embarrassing pictures or videos) and threaten to release them unless you do something for them (e.g. perform sex acts on a webcam).

 

3. Loss of Data

Without an antivirus for Mac, your system is vulnerable to attacks from viruses and worms. Worms are the most dangerous because they can begin deleting your data – including important files and documents. In the end, your system can crash, and you may not even be able to recover the data.

Spying

Having no antivirus makes it easy for hackers to gain remote access to your Mac. They can be able turn on things like webcams and microphones. This enables them to watch and listen to your private moments. If you have children who use the Mac, this spying can make them a target for paedophiles.

 

In a nutshell, those are the four main risks of not having an antivirus on your Mac. The worst part is that whenever you share files with other Mac users, you will be exposing them to these risks. This is why having an Apple antivirus for Mac is an absolute must. Such an antivirus will save you from such risks, and enable you to live free of malware-related worries. This is why it is important to make sure your computer is protected. 

 

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