Best Internet Security Software for new iMac/Big Sur?

[throwinrocks]

Wanting suggestions for the best Internet Security Software for viruses, etc.

Thanks

 

[Apple_Robert]

Big Sur (and newer Macs) come with built in Malware protection. There is no real need to install a third party app. As to viruses, there are no Mac viruses in the wild.

Protecting against malware in macOS

On devices with macOS, malware defenses are structured using the followingApp Store, or Gatekeeper combined with Notarization, and XProtect.

support.apple.com

 

[KaliYoni]

Here are some suggestions for managing privacy and security on your computer:

Level 1 (foundation)

• Anti-virus (I use Sophos)
• Anti-malware (I use Malwarebytes)
• Firefox browser with ad blocking and Javascript blocking add-ons (I use AdBlock Plus and NoScript) for general web browsing. I keep Safari relatively stock and only use it with a very small number of trusted websites.

Level 2 (good to have if you don't mind the convenience vs. security tradeoffs)

• Little Snitch (monitor outgoing Internet connections, essentially a reverse firewall)
• RansomWhere (anti-ransomware monitor)
• SilentKnight (utility for easily checking Apple's own security measures in macOS for updates)

 

[Apple_Robert]

Here are some suggestions:

Level 1 (foundation)

• Anti-virus (I use Sophos)
• Anti-malware (I use Malwarebytes)
• Firefox browser with ad blocking and Javascript blocking add-ons (I use AdBlock Plus and NoScript) for general web browsing. I keep Safari relatively stock and only use it with a very small number of trusted websites.

Level 2 (good to have if you don't mind the convenience vs. security tradeoffs)

• Little Snitch (monitor outgoing Internet connections, essentially a reverse firewall)
• RansomWhere (anti-ransomware monitor)
• SilentKnight (utility for easily checking Apple's own security measures in macOS for updates)

SlientKnight is a very good app. I use Little Snitch as well.

 

[chabig]

I’m with Apple_Robert. Third party software is not required. There are many threads here on this very topic.

 

[flowrider]

I use this


Lou

 

[throwinrocks]

Thanks

 

[MacGizmo]

35+ years of using a Mac:
No virus software installed - never got a virus.
No malware software installed - never had malware.
No disk/OS "optimizing/cleaning" software installed - never had issues with my storage disk or the OS.