{"id":16847,"date":"2020-02-24T12:23:10","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T20:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/?p=16847"},"modified":"2023-01-19T14:09:25","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T22:09:25","slug":"how-to-prevent-malware-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-malware-on-mac","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Your Mac From Being Infected by Malware"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you think your Mac is safe from malware and other computer viruses, think again. For the first time ever, MalwareBytes said it detected more threats directed at Macs than Windows computers. In fact, in its 2020 State of Malware Report<\/a>, the prominent anti-malware company said that it detected nearly twice as many Mac-specific threats as ones directed at Windows users. If you want to keep your data safe, here\u2019s how to know if your Mac has malware and how to prevent it from being infected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Malware?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Malware (short for malicious software) is any kind of software that is designed to harm your computer or steal your data. This software can do anything from corrupting your files to accessing your sensitive information, such as your identification or credit card details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Macs Get Malware?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, Macs can absolutely get infected with malware. Malware can be accidentally downloaded by visiting unsafe websites, clicking suspicious links in emails, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Macs used to be one step ahead of Windows, that has changed over the past few years. Since more and more people are using Mac these days, cybercriminals are now targeting Macs more and more. MalwareBytes says it detected a 400% increase in the number of threats directed at Mac users over the last year.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How to Know If Your Mac Has Malware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Different kinds of malware have different effects on your Mac. If you experience lagging, problems with your browser, or you\u2019re seeing lots of pop-up ads, your Mac might be infected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the common ways to know if your Mac has malware:<\/p>\n\n\n\n