Despite what you may have heard, your Apple computer is not immune to malware. We test the top contenders to identify those offering the best Mac antivirus protection.
The 11 Best Mac Antivirus Protection Tools for 2021
Still think Macs don’t suffer malware attacks? Researchers recently discovered a macOS attack dubbed Silver Sparrow lurking in over 30,000 Macs spread across 153 countries. If you have antivirus protection installed, you should be fine. If not, read our hands-on reviews below and learn all about the 11 best antivirus tools to keep you protected in 2021 and beyond.
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Best for Set-and-Forget Protection
With its handy Autopilot mode, you can set it, forget it, and have confidence that your Mac is protected against malware.
Best for Excellent Lab Test Results
Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac excels in independent lab tests, and it goes far beyond mere antivirus, offering parental control, protection against network attacks, and more.
Best for Wealth of Bonus Features
Norton 360 Deluxe delivers lab-certified Mac antivirus protection along with a two-way firewall, a password manager, and a full-powered VPN.
Best for Speedy Scanning
Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus is by far the fastest Mac antivirus scanner we've seen, and it provides especially good phishing protection in our testing, too.
Best for Non-techie users
Clario puts the focus on the user’s needs, not on its own antivirus technology, and it offers always-on live chat help. This newcomer is one to watch, though there's no Windows client yet.
Best for Few-Frills Protection
F-Secure Safe aces our phishing tests, and it offers simple multi-device parental control. However, it lacks both independent lab certification and the rich feature collections of the top Mac antivirus...
Best for Multi-Device Households
One subscription gives you unlimited licenses to protect all your Macs with McAfee AntiVirus Plus, and your Windows, Android, and iOS devices, too.
Best for Unusual Bonus Features
Two major independent testing labs certify Trend Micro's ability to defend your Mac from malware. It comes with numerous bonus features, though some of those could use work.
Best for Lightweight Protection
Newcomer Airo Antivirus for Mac earns top scores from one testing lab and has a refreshing Mac-centric interface, but some of its components aren't yet ready.
Best for Thrifty Users
ClamXAV wraps the venerable, open source ClamAntiVirus engine in a straightforward user interface. It's lab-certified to protect your Mac, but doesn't go beyond the basics.
Best for Mac Enthusiasts
Intego Mac Internet Security X9 scores well in lab tests using Mac malware, and it offers firewall protection. But it fails against Windows malware and lacks protection against dangerous URLs.
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