Which antivirus program for Mac for free?

The installation and use of antivirus programs to protect against malware is mandatory for most PCs and laptops. In this article, we explain whether this also applies to Apple's Mac and which free programs are recommended for the Apple computer.

Is an antivirus program for Mac necessary?

While the use of a virus scanner is highly recommended for devices running Windows, it is not mandatory for a Mac. Since the Mac is particularly secure due to the built-in hardware and the installed software, it rarely becomes a target of hacker attacks. In addition, the Mac already has a built-in virus scanner with XProtect, which runs exclusively in the background and is sufficient for the elimination of most threats.

These are the best free antivirus programs for the Mac

If you want to play it safe and protect your Mac with an additional antivirus program, you will find a variety of good and at the same time free programs on the market.

1. The free version of Avast protects your Mac from viruses, malware, spyware and phishing. In addition, the antivirus program secures your WLAN connection and helps you find vulnerabilities on your Mac.
2. Avira Antivirus is available for the Mac as a free basic version or as a premium version with additional features. If you opt for Avira Free Antivirus, the program scans your Mac in real time and automatically repairs any problems that occur.
3. Also free to use on the Mac is the virus scanner AVG. Das Programm scannt Ihren Computer auf Viren und andere Malware, blockiert unsichere Links und Downloads und findet Probleme, die die Leistung Ihres Macs beinträchtigen.