Norton 360 is a suite, one that you can use on macOS, Windows, Android, or iOS, and its macOS edition includes a full-scale firewall. Firewall ProtectionĪntivirus and firewall protection form the core of most security suites, and it’s not uncommon for high-end antivirus utilities to include a firewall as a bonus. But which offers the best protection for your Mac? To figure that out, we’ve matched them up, head-to-head, comparing just how they rate in the main tasks of malware defense. Both go significantly beyond simple antivirus protection. We’ve identified Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac and Norton 360 Deluxe (for Mac) as Editors’ Choice products in the realm of antivirus protection for macOS. A few companies arose with a Mac-only focus, but most of the Mac antivirus products you’ll find come from companies with a big presence in the more-lucrative Windows antivirus market, companies like Kaspersky and Norton. Security companies stepped up, adding protection for Macs to their product lines. Over time, as malware and even ransomware attacks took aim at macOS, it became clear that the myth of Mac invulnerability was just that-a myth. As for the Mac, one of Apple’s early promises was that Macs are safe: Unlike Windows devices, they don’t catch viruses. The need for antivirus protection has been evident since the very beginning of Windows. Norton 360 Deluxe delivers lab-certified Mac antivirus protection along with a two-way firewall, a password manager, and a full-powered VPN. Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac Review Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac excels in independent lab tests, and it goes far beyond mere antivirus, offering parental control, protection against network attacks, privacy protection, and many other useful features.

Similar photos feature can make strange matches.Firewall features diminished since last review.Safe Kids and VPN require additional subscription for full functionality.Diminished score in our antiphishing test.Safe Money and webcam protection features are limited compared to their Windows counterparts.

Impressive detection of Windows malware.

Perfect score from one independent testing lab.

Kaspersky Safe Kids for parental control.

Excellent scores from two independent testing labs.

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