Overview

• Security guides now advise Mac users to install third-party antivirus to protect against phishing, adware and identity-theft campaigns targeting macOS.
• Intego Internet Security X9 retains its position as the leading Mac-centric antivirus in updated August roundups.
• Cross-platform providers Norton, McAfee, Bitdefender, Avast, Surfshark, Nord Threat Protection and TotalAV earn endorsements for broader device coverage.
• Reviews emphasize minimal performance impact by favoring lightweight scanning and scheduled checks to avoid system slowdowns.
• Recent articles highlight discounted first-year pricing across major vendors, multi-device plans and free basic scanners as key buying incentives.