ANTIVIRUS APPS
Need antivirus protection? Here are six of the best
Group test
Reviewed by NICK PEERS
ON TEST…
AVG Internet Security
Avira Antivirus Pro
Bitdefender Antivirus
Clario
Intego Internet Security
Norton Antivirus Plus
Macs have always been at risk from malware, but until recently those risks were so small – helped in no small part by security features built into macOS itself – you could easily go without extra antivirus protection. But the recent emergence of Mac-specific malware, including the notorious Silver Sparrow malware that targeted both M1 and Intel-based Macs, has changed that.
The good news is protecting your Mac is a simple task – and one you can potentially do for free. So why exactly would you want to pay for antivirus protection? The primary reason is to broaden your protection beyond basic malware to cover other existing threats like ransomware and to increase your privacy online. Another reason might be to invest in software that is designed primarily for the Mac system, rather than ported over from Windows.
In this group test, we’ve picked out six of the strongest contenders from an ever-growing pack. Each one will increase your Mac’s security, but which one stands head and shoulders above the rest for design, performance, and features, in addition to offering excellent basic security? Read on to find out.