A popular malware virus of 2017 was embedded into a Word document - a Mac Word file, not a PC one. The answer is yes, all computers, even Macs, are vulnerable to malware (short for malicious software). “Do you need a virus checker for Macs?” one may ask. In this guide, we explain how to detect malware on Mac (both with virus checker software and manually), as well as how to protect your Mac from getting infected in the first place.
Whether you want to know how to find virus on MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or iMac, learning to keep your information safe first is necessary and easy, with a few tips from the professionals.
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