However, it was all the way back in 2012 that Apple itself stopped proclaiming that Apple computers and laptops do not get viruses. The difference with a Mac compared to a Windows system is that Apple products benefit from greater in-built ransomware protection, viruses, malware and other everyday security issues. Truth is, Macs are open to the same security vulnerabilities as Windows PCs. By contrast, others insist that Macs need antivirus from other antivirus companies or software producers due to inherent security and online privacy issues. Millions are totally convinced that the standalone Mac antivirus embedded in the operating system itself is more than enough (see this article dedicated to that topic). The subject of third party antivirus software and Mac security is one of heavy debate. Ask 100 people whether Macs need antivirus and you’ll be looking at close to 100 different answers.
