Question for Mac users that have AV/Malware software installed.
So I’m coming up on a year of being a first time Mac user, M1 Mac Mini and I love it! I’ve installed tons of apps via the App Store and 3rd party websites. Have tons of junk files probably on my Mac but that’s part and parcel of using a computer right. I understand Mac has XProtect and Gateway installed which is great. I have software updates set to automatically update as well. I also have Little Snitch installed. Love it but it can be a bit over my head sometimes. I use Safari/Firefox with adblockers. I use a password manager and 2FA, etc. So I tick off all the boxes as far as privacy and security are concerned EXCEPT for have AV/Malware protection installed. Also human error on my part can bypass all these safeguards. And XProtect doesn’t have a UI on demand scan like Windows AV software does. In this year of using my first Mac there’s been times where it’s behaved weird, wondered if it was a malware or just too much of the proverbial “software junk files” installed.
With all that said I want to consider installing some AV/Malware protection and maybe a system cleaner (UGH uncouth for Mac users lol I know). But again the reality is there’s a lot of attack vectors and stupid human errors online. The other reality is I’ve tons of personal information on my computer, passwords, searches, documents, pictures, and videos. If this was in the physical world I wouldn’t leave this stuff just sitting in my front yard without protection. So for that Mac users here what AV/Malware and system cleaners do you have installed? What did you like about them what do you hate?
I’ve been looking at MacCleaner Pro and CleanMyMac X because they are Mac specific and they seem to have good reviews where ever I go. I’m also considering BitDefender for AV/Malware. I used to use them on my Windows machines and it also scored well with AV audit sites and it’s foot print my computer was small.
Thanks in advance!