They’ll protect you from all kinds of malware, and many have extra features to protect your privacy too. Thankfully, there are tons of great security apps for Macs. According to AV-Test, 674,291 new malware threats were identified in 2020, compared with 56,532 in 2019 and the previous high of 92,571 in 2018.

Despite the popular misconception that Macs don’t get viruses, attacks on Macs accelerated significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to previous years.