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The Macworld Guide to Online Security

News, Reviews and How Tos from our security experts

Latest Best Picks and Reviews for Security Software and Services

Best Antivirus for Mac (2026): Tested & ranked by experts
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Best Antivirus for Mac (2026): Tested & ranked by experts

The best Mac antivirus software for 2026, tested and ranked. Find out which apps offer the best protection and performance.
By Karen Haslam and Chris Barylick 1 week ago
MacPaw Moonlock review: Fast Mac antivirus that focuses on security
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MacPaw Moonlock review: Fast Mac antivirus that focuses on security

MacPaw Moonlock gives excellent malware protection, strong VPN performance, and useful security advice, with only a few minor drawbacks.
By Chris Barylick 1 week ago
Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review: Excellent protection held back by frustrating flaws
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Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review: Excellent protection held back by frustrating flaws

Bitdefender delivers fast scans, excellent malware protection and low system impact, but inconsistent web protection and AI features hold it back.
By Chris Barylick 1 week ago
Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac review: Falls short where it matters
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Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac review: Falls short where it matters

Trend Micro Antivirus offers useful features and a good free trial, but weak malware detection, unreliable web filtering, and slow scans hurt its value.
By Chris Barylick 2 weeks ago
Avast One Review: Outstanding malware and phishing protection
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Avast One Review: Outstanding malware and phishing protection

Avast One delivers malware and phishing protection for Mac with a capable VPN, but confusing subscriptions and constant upselling hurt its value.
By Chris Barylick 2 weeks ago
Surfshark One+ Antivirus Review: Strong Mac protection held back by weak browser security
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Surfshark One+ Antivirus Review: Strong Mac protection held back by weak browser security

Strong malware protection, a powerful VPN, and privacy tools in one affordable Mac security suite, but weak browser-based phishing protection.
By Chris Barylick 2 months ago
Best iPad & iPhone VPN: Our picks for private, secure browsing from anywhere
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Best iPad & iPhone VPN: Our picks for private, secure browsing from anywhere

Find the best VPNs for iPhone and iPad. Encrypt your data, stay safe on public Wi-Fi, stream abroad, and go beyond iCloud Private Relay.
By Lloyd Coombes 3 months ago
Intego ONE Review: Top-tier Mac malware protection with powerful Firewall controls
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Intego ONE Review: Top-tier Mac malware protection with powerful Firewall controls

Intego ONE delivers excellent malware protection, fast scans, and strong firewall controls for Mac users, but some missing features hold it back.
By Chris Barylick 3 months ago
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Latest How To articles about Security Software and Services

How to tell if your Mac has been hacked – Key signs & what to do
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How to tell if your Mac has been hacked – Key signs & what to do

Learn the top warning signs of a compromised Mac, how to check for intrusions, and what steps to take to protect your data.
By Karen Haslam 5 months ago
AirTag Stalking? How to locate & turn off an unknown AirTag
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AirTag Stalking? How to locate & turn off an unknown AirTag

Learn how to find, identify, and disable an AirTag that’s moving with you, and what to do if you think someone is tracking your location.
By Karen Haslam 5 months ago
How to download YouTube videos on a Mac: Easy, free & premium options
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How to download YouTube videos on a Mac: Easy, free & premium options

Learn how to download YouTube videos on a Mac using free tools, YouTube Premium, and built-in macOS features – plus legal tips and best options.
By Karen Haslam 5 months ago
Free streaming's hidden dangers–and how to protect your Mac
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Free streaming's hidden dangers–and how to protect your Mac

MyFlixer’s promise of free movies and TV could cost you a virus on your Mac and risk the security of your personal information and data. Here’s how to block MyFlixer ads and remove any malware installed by the service.
By Martyn Casserly 1 year ago
How to open a Mac app from an unidentified or unknown developer
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How to open a Mac app from an unidentified or unknown developer

Is your Mac stopping you from opening an app? Here's how to allow apps from unidentified developers on your Mac.
By Karen Haslam 1 year ago
You can use a VPN for TikTok if it gets banned, but it's a headache
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You can use a VPN for TikTok if it gets banned, but it's a headache

With TikTok possibly being banned (again) in the U.S. here's what you'll need to do to use it.
By Lloyd Coombes 1 year ago
Has your Apple Account been hacked? Here’s how to know
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Has your Apple Account been hacked? Here’s how to know

Here's what you can do if you think your Apple ID has been compromised in a data breach or attack.
By Roman Loyola 1 year ago
How to set up two-factor authentication for your Apple Account and iCloud
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How to set up two-factor authentication for your Apple Account and iCloud

Protect your data from any hackers and creeps. It's really quite easy to set up.
By Susie Ochs and Macworld Staff 1 year ago
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Latest News about Security Software and Services

New malicious clipboard clone raises serious Mac security concerns
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New malicious clipboard clone raises serious Mac security concerns

Malware disguises itself as this clipboard manager utility to steal your information.
By Roman Loyola 1 week ago
Hackers have a new way to disable Mac security software
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Hackers have a new way to disable Mac security software

XM Cyber discovered a flaw in the Mac's software trust relationships.
By Roman Loyola 2 weeks ago
This upcoming change could end up breaking iCloud+ Hide My Email
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This upcoming change could end up breaking iCloud+ Hide My Email

The company is taking a great feature and possibly making it not-so-great.
By Roman Loyola 4 weeks ago
Here's why your Mac blocked that Terminal command you pasted
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Here's why your Mac blocked that Terminal command you pasted

Malicious code is being distributed as supposedly useful tips.
By Halyna Kubiv 4 weeks ago
3 new Mac security features you should know
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3 new Mac security features you should know

Apple made security changes to better secure your Mac experience.
By Roman Loyola 2 months ago
The tiny iOS 26.4.2 update that arrived this week is actually a really big deal
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The tiny iOS 26.4.2 update that arrived this week is actually a really big deal

The update fixes a flaw in Apple's notification system that could allow authorities to retrieve deleted messages.
By Roman Loyola 3 months ago
New phishing scam involves email sent from Apple servers
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New phishing scam involves email sent from Apple servers

Because it looks like it was sent from Apple, some people might fall for it.
By Roman Loyola 3 months ago
This macOS bug is so rare, you'll probably never experience it
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This macOS bug is so rare, you'll probably never experience it

The only known fix: turn your Mac off and then on again every 49 days.
By Roman Loyola 3 months ago
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