“Wait, what? Mac computers don’t get viruses, buddy.’
Even though that is how the majority thinks, this is an example of why the majority isn’t always right. The commonly held notion is not entirely wrong though.
The malware detection programs system makes malware and viruses to find it hard to penetrate through a Mac Firewall, aka, XProtect. It consists of a two-step method to ascertain whether an application has malware/viruses or not. For any app downloaded from the Internet, XProtect uses Code Signing Certificates to verify that the app comes from a legit source. Additionally, the system installs regular security updates that include databases of previous and newly identified malware targeting the Mac OS.
However, as technology advances, so do viruses. No software is able to catch everything.
If you download and run a malicious software containing virus today, before Apple has the chance to cater to it and release an update, your system is infected. The virus will complete its objective. Therefore, it’s always wise to be cautious when you download software from unknown sources.
Signs your Mac may be infected by viruses or malware
As said above, there still is a possibility that your Mac can be infected with virus and malware. If you doubt your Mac is infected, keep an eye out for the following signs:
Ads and Pop-Ups ‘Pop up’ Unexpectedly
Ads are a common component of almost every website. However, virus-induced ads pop up in places where they did not use to do previously.
Ads clog the browser and often the browser’s homepage is changed to an unknown destination. Clicking on websites link to open up unknown sites may even replace your default search engine. If this is the case, your Mac might be infected with the virus.
In some cases, ads pop up even without you opening the browser. If that is the case, there is a solid possibility that your system is in need of a Mac virus scan.
Your Mac Has Slowed Down Without a Reason
Your system is barely two months old, and it has slowed down? Chances are that it might be the work of malware and viruses. Malware targets system files and runs multiple programs in the background continuously to slow a system down.
Any Other Odd Behavior
Often Mac virus and malware are identified through the funky, unpleasant ways your system begins to work. Extensions you don’t remember are added to the browser, and unknown shortcuts appear on the network. If you don’t remember when you downloaded this odd looking game, chances are that you didn’t. The malware did.
So logically, the next question is how do you identify the virus?
How to Check the Virus Manually？
There are three steps as to how you can check the virus manually.
Step 1) Open ‘Finder’ and click Shift+ Command +G
After that, ‘Go To The Folder’ search path will appear.
Step 2) Type the following three commands, one after the other.
~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Step 3) After placing every command from Step 2, click Go.
Check whether there are abnormal lists or folders present in the directory. Folders with garbled or made up names such as com.xxxx.mackeeper.plist.
Once found, delete them instantly and re-start your Mac. The virus won’t affect your system anymore.
How to Scan your Mac for Viruses？
Some malware and viruses are beyond the prowess of manual search. You need a designated antivirus for mac to scan and counter the virus infection.
There are many antiviruses for Mac systems, but none is more reliable than Antivirus One!
Not only proven, but Antivirus One is also extremely easy to use as it cleans your system for every virus in just two steps!
Step 1) Download Antivirus One on your Mac, for free!
Step 2) Select from a ‘Quick Scan,’ ‘Full Scan’ or a ‘Custom Scan.’
Once you select an option, it finds and eliminates entire viruses on its own!
Besides being very user-friendly and efficient, Antivirus One also has a unique feature that saves you from future virus infection on your Mac system. That feature is called ‘Web Threat Protection’.
This feature activates a safe browsing option which prevents the browser from visiting malicious sites that contain malware and viruses. ‘Phishing’ sites as they are called are the leading reasons why systems get infected. This feature prevents them from opening and saves your system from more malware and viruses without you worrying about it.
Click on the following button to download Antivirus One now!
How to Speed Up Your Mac?
While not every Mac is infected with viruses and malware, most Macs might experience this problem: slowing down of the system.
If you have checked your system on viruses and found none, you might need to let go of some of your databases.
Too many junk files slow the system down and disrupt work. To avoid feeling irritated at your Mac desktop, install the super-efficient junk cleaner – Cleaner One !
Cleaner One not only frees space, but ensures the smooth and quick experience due to which people choose Mac.
Cleaner One cleans the system in 3 ways.
1) Junk Files
Cleaner One cleans all the junk and residual files that have been left in your system. Old apps and cookies that are the result of internet browsing constitute junk files.
2) Big Files
There is no space for the system to operate smoothly, and you have a 4-hour documentary downloaded in 4K resolution?
Sorry, that has to free up space. Cleaner One will clean the big files to clear up space for the essential functions of the system.
3) Duplicated Files
Often as a result of negligence or error, duplicate files are downloaded.
They are also the result of backup logs and some applications that duplicate files. Cleaner One ensures there are no duplicate files in the system. Why unnecessarily burden your Mac when Cleaner One is available?
Your Mac system needs Cleaner One to save it from unnecessary files and ensure a smooth and swift user experience. Click the following button to download Cleaner One now!
