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  1. mjt57

    AVG Problems

    Been using AVG anti-virus for a while on the Mac (been using since its early days on our WinPCs). Anyway, they have a special on so I decided to upgrade. It won't register or activate the upgrades. Get "internet connection failed" message. Just wondering who here uses AVG and have you paid for...
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  2. despina

    antivirus for mac

    i’m a first time mac user and i’m wondering wether or not i should install any antivirus programs. my friend who uses a macbook too doesn’t use one and i’ve generally heard that it’s not necessary provided you don’t go into sketchy websites or something. what do you suggest?
  3. joshuawhite929

    Antivirus recommendation?

    For those that think that the mac doesn't need antivirus, you can stop reading now. ;) For everyone else, I am using Catalina and I am growing tired of kernel panics from Norton which still uses kernel extensions. There has got to be a better way. Malwarebytes seems to work, but I am not...
  4. E

    Anti virus CleanMyMac X

    Hello, I have a question regarding MacBook Pro. Every time I open the linkedIn on safari, my MacBook make a noise and seems like the website using much energy. I also get the message "webpage using significant energy" error. I try to find the solution like clear the cache and everything but...
  5. gbf

    Antivirus Software

    Just opened my new MacBook Air and I am a big fan of antivirus and anti malware software. Please give me recommendations. Thank you!
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  6. C

    Sophos vs. AVG vs Avast: Go!

    I'm running AVG. Seems nice. I just installed Sophos Home for Mac - doesn't seem to have a quarantine. I heard that Avast purchased AVG last year. Is Avast better than AVG presently? Thoughts? Thanks, Mike
  7. Alex_Bitdefender

    Bitdefender 2018 Beta testing

    Bitdefender 2018 Beta has started. Until June 29th, you can use your great skills and join the bug hunt. You’ll have the chance to test Bitdefender's new security products for Windows, Mac OS, and Android, as well as our security hub, Bitdefender Central. We’ve prepared really cool prizes for...
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