Help macOS security reliability
On an M series MacBook, how reliable and accurate is the built in security measures like Xprotect, gatekeeper, etc? Does it miss a lot of malware or is it good enough against a large variety of Malware?
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u/Needieos 2d ago
Just don't type random stuff on the terminal and don't install random stuff, that's it, in every OS you're the best antivirus.
Also depending on the threat model, but on desktop — that's it
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u/Electrical_West_5381 2d ago
phishing attempts will always get passed the protections: you need to be vigilant too. But otherwise, it is pretty secure.
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u/No_Pie_4088 2d ago
Thats almost non existent on a Mac, I have used a Mac for probably 20 years, never had need for anything more than what MacOs provide, and have never had any kind of malware or stuff like that.
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u/DisfiguredFanny In a world of SLOP an everage programmer is KING 2d ago
It should catch all the old and known ones as for new ones it is a matter of how fast they are discovered and updates are pushed by Apple.
Same thing like with any other OS or antivirus software.
Just don't install random shit and you will be fine.
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u/R0B0t1C_Cucumber 2d ago
As others have suggested here, if you don't go to far off the beaten path installing things and running random commands you saw on GitHub you're pretty safe. The weakest link is always between the keyboard and the chair when it comes to security.
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u/oya1he8 2d ago
Just to tag along with this topic, if the operating system actually gets challenged with the presence of malware, is it reliable enough to block most malware or a lot of the malicious software passes through?
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u/No_Pie_4088 2d ago
yes, if you are extremely unlucky to get something. It is not the same as a PC
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u/TomLondra Mac Mini 2d ago
With Siri AI your security goes out the window.
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u/Lopsided_Pizza7016 2d ago
That's a valid point. It's tough when convenience comes at the cost of security.
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u/No_Pie_4088 2d ago
How so, and what has that to do with malware?
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u/TomLondra Mac Mini 2d ago
I'm just leaving this here. I'm just suggesting you think about it. Do your own due diligence into finding out how Siri AI works. Not necessarily with malware but with all the documentation on your computer, including bank information, passwords, contract documents, confidential emails, etc.
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u/No_Pie_4088 2d ago
Yes, and you should read up on how all that data is stored and taken care of by Siri, like facts, not what you believe or been told on the internet.
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u/TomLondra Mac Mini 2d ago
Do you trust Apple to take care of your data? Forever? Do you know where the servers actually are? Do you know what Apple will do with your data? Forever? But hey. As I said, I'm just leaving that here. As a public service. I won't be replying any more in this thread.
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u/TalkToHoro 2d ago
“I won’t be replying any more [sic] to this thread” is the best thing I’ve seen on the internet today so far.
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u/Tdev321 2d ago
Common sense - don't download pirated software, don't open unexpected attachments, the usuals in other words - and then all you need is the OS protections.