Finding the best antivirus for Mac this 2022 can be hard, but it doesn't have to be. All you need to know are the basics: what kind of protection you're getting, whether you'll pay for it or not, and whether it will be worth getting for the long haul. And perhaps even a few recommendations to start with.
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In this article, you'll learn of several great options for the best Mac antivirus software. You don't have to choose either of them, but they'll be enough to teach you to set expectations for other products you might come across.
Intego Mac Internet Security X9
According to Macworld, this product's two-way firewall, good performance, and Mac-specific nature (no Android or Windows protection bloat to worry about) makes it a good choice if you just want something that works.
Its two-way firewall is courtesy of VirusBarrier and NetBarrier, which are both designed to filter out and/or kill malware threats. They can also spot any kind of hacking attempt from outsiders, as well as any malicious outgoing process which could be the result of fake software that's unknowingly installed on your computer.
It only costs $24.99 a year to subscribe to, but can only cater to one device at a time. So if you need to maintain and use multiple Macs at once, this might not be a good choice in terms of cost effectiveness.
BitDefender Antivirus For Mac
Tom's Guide considers BitDefender the absolute best antivirus for Mac in 2022, and a look at its features might help you see why. According to their review, the software possesses excellent malware detection capabilities, great ransomware protection, and doesn't put too much strain on your hardware so your computer won't slow down at the worst time possible.
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Aside from the basic malware and ransomware protection, BitDefender can also shield you from online trackers looking to invade your privacy online. It's also quite affordable at just $19.99 per year on one device, and $29.99 on three devices at once. If you want a two-year plan, expect to pay $48.99 for one device, and $62.99 for three devices.
The only downsides with BitDefender is that its Mac version lacks Password Manager: a feature only present in its Windows version. Its built-in VPN is also limited to only 200MB per day at least. If you need a good built-in VPN, you need to look someplace else.
Kaspersky Internet Security For Mac
This antivirus for Mac might not be the cheapest around, but you know what they say: you get what you pay for. TechRadar praises this antivirus software for its massive feature set, which includes excellent malware protection, blocking of malicious URLs, and even protection against webcam hijacking-no need to tape up your laptop's camera if you're afraid of being spied on.
Aside from those features, Kaspersky is also bundling an encrypted online banking browser. With that, you can connect to almost any public network you can find without fear of hackers waiting in the wings to steal your financial information.
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Written by RJ Pierce
