Among a crowd of 10 antivirus programs tested for the Mac, Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac scored 100% protection, with no false positives-not only against 310 current Mac malware but for 1,000 Windows samples as well. Though the number of attacks on the Mac are fewer than those on Windows machines (because there are fewer Macs, of course, making less of a target for cybercriminals), antivirus protection is still advised for every Mac user’s safety when browsing or shopping online or on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.īecause that’s true, wise users will be glad to hear that Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac achieved 100% antimalware protection and received a badge of Approved Mac Security in the latest Mac Security Test & Review by AV-Comparatives, completed in July of 2018.

Despite popular opinion otherwise, the days have long since passed when Mac users can venture forth on the Internet without having to worry about viruses or ransomware, phishing attacks or dangerous URLs.

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