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Apple did an excellent job on Mac OS X Security to protect their system. Believe or not, there are at least seven built-in Mac Security Software to protect the users from hackers and internet threats. I never knew some of them have existed in my Mac Book Pro. Mac users know Mac FileVault and Mac Firewall but never knew about Mac Anti-malware built in with OS X, called XProtect.

However, these inbuilt protections are not enough to keep OS X safe. There are thousands of email phishing links, fake ads and URLs, Adware, malware, virus, key-logging scripts and password stealing scripts are ready to intrude into your system anytime. You are not safe anymore and be careful while clicking on links and downloading files. Sometimes, your Mac OS X security software won’t be able to block all of them while you connect Mac online. What would be ideal security software you need, well to protect Mac from online attacks, you may need a Mac Os X firewall, a good antivirus & anti-malware, encryption software, etc. Here is the list of all built-in security software for mac and few of the best alternatives that you can depend on for an additional layer of protection. 1, XProtect: Mac Anti-Malware XProtect is a built-in layer Mac Anti-Malware protection introduced from Mac OS 10.6 and up words.

This Mac Anti-Malware is a File-Quarantine System that compares a suspicious file downloaded from the internet against XProtect file (list of known malware) stored in OS X. Mac OS X warns you when you try to open a suspicious file from internet. Mac will keep alive XProtect by updating the new malware definitions with regular OS X updates. Mac will keep alive XProtect by updating the new malware definitions with regular OS X updates. There is more detailed information in the Built in Mac OS Anti-Malware. There is no need activate XProtect; it is automatically turned on to protect your system.

Apple introduced Malware Removal Tool (MRT) from OS X 10.8.3. Like XProtect, MRT removes known malware that matches Apple’s malware database. Anti-malware & Antivirus for Software for Mac However, you are not 100% protected with this XProtect. This Anti-malware layer can be bypassed by java applets, torrent clients, software from CD or same computer network. There are dedicated and powerful Mac antivirus and malware scanners to protect your entire system from these bypassed apps, latest malware and virus attacks. The latest addition to the threat, recently Ars Technica reported about two attacks users. Bitdefender Mac antivirus offers cloud-based security that blocks and removes annoying adware from OS X, secures online shopping. The famous anti-malware, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac scans for and removes code that degrades performance or attacks your system.

This Mac Anti-malware has custom-built technology detects and removes adware with a proprietary database that can identify over 160 adware variants. This is the light and cleans Anti-malware for Mac that you can install on OS X. Third Party Apps Download: 2, Mac Firewall OS X includes an application firewall you can use to control connections made to your computer from other computers on your network. This per-application basis (rather than a per-port basis) firewall protection and helps prevent unwanted apps from taking control of network ports open for legitimate apps. You can turn on this Mac Firewall, from System Preferences > Security or Security & Privacy > Firewall tab > Unlock the Pane by clicking the paddle lock > Click “Turn On Firewall” > Advanced to customize the firewall configuration. Firewall Software for Mac There is no dedicated firewall system we recommend for Mac.

Go for a complete Mac internet security software from Mac the include the firewall, adware and several other layers of protection. We recommend the lightweight security software; Bitdefender Mac Total Security that is coming with a bunch of amazing features Mac malware detection, Anti-ransomware, Wi-Fi security adviser, privacy, anti-theft and data protection and using a very small resource and battery power. Kaspersky Total Security for Mac keeps your Mac safe from viruses, attacks, fraud, spyware, cyber crime and more. This Mac All in security protects OS X from phishing, tracking & spying and adds extra security when you are online shopping or banking. Kaspersky’s one license cover all your device like PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and iPad. Third Party Apps Download: 3, FileVault (Mac Disk Encryption) FileVault encrypts Mac’s entire disk, and nobody can retrieve the data from your drive without knowing firmware password.