Latest Best Picks and Reviews for Security Software and Services
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Best VPN for Mac 2026: Trustworthy Mac VPNs tested by experts
We tested the best VPNs for Mac to find the fastest, safest, and easiest options – including the best free VPNs and top picks for privacy.
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Best antivirus for Mac 2026: Security apps tested vs Apple Xprotect & Gatekeeper
Don't skimp on security for your Mac. These are the antivirus programs Macworld editors trust to protect their own Macs and MacBooks from the latest digital security threats.
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ESET Home Security Premium Review: Excellent protection, but there are bugs
ESET’s latest efforts offer powerful tools and filtering, but are hamstrung by installation issues and some bugs.
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Best iPad & iPhone VPN: Our picks for private, secure browsing from anywhere
You can maintain your privacy and security and access blocked websites on your iPad or iPhone with a VPN. These are the best options.
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AVG Antivirus Free for Mac Review: Strong protection, heavy upsells
AVG AntiVirus for Mac offers free protection that covers the basics. It's a good free option with some tradeoffs.
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AVG Internet Security for Mac review: Solid protection, but the free version could be enough
We test AVG Internet Security for Mac and find it easy to use and effective at catching viral, phishing, and malware activity on a Mac.
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Best of 2025-2026: Must-have products for Mac, iPhone & iPad tested by Macworld
These are the best hardware and software products Macworld has seen in 2025. Here's why we rate them so highly.
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Moonlock review: We put MacPaw's new antivirus suite to work
MacPaw brings an antiviral/anti-malware utility into its own, even if the UI could use a bit of polish.Latest How To articles about Security Software and Services
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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.
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How to know if your Mac has been hacked
Macs are generally secure from hackers, but Macs have been exploited. Here's how to tell if your Mac's been hacked and what to do.
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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.
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How to find and block an AirTag that's detected near you
Here's how to find an AirTag and disable it if you've had a notification that an AirTag is detected near you.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.Latest News about Security Software and Services
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'Harmful' Google ads masquerading as how-tos are tricking Mac users
The scheme looks like a sponsored link but leads users to a site designed to look an Apple page and instructs users to run Terminal commands.
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These AI apps expose your data, and they're all over the App Store
The Firehound Project is a public registry that hunts down AI apps that expose user data—and there are a ton of them.
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Do Macs need antivirus software, or are Apple’s protections enough?
Macs do get malware, but Apple includes security tools in macOS to keep you safe. We explain what they are and why they may not be enough.
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Apple lowers Mac security bounty rewards in seeming shift to iPhone attacks
Researchers have less incentive to work on the Mac platform.
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ChillyHell malware continues to go undetected on macOS, according to Jamf
New malware incorporates technology to make it more difficult to detect.
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Security expert details how a simple Microsoft tool led to the discovery of a serious macOS flaw
The hole was fixed by Apple in the macOS Sequoia 15.3 update.
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WhatsApp warns iPhone and Mac users to update ASAP
The most recent update includes an important security patch.
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New 'sophisticated' malware threat may already be hiding on your Mac
JSCoreRunner is malware that spreads through what appears to be a free PDF converter app distributed on thew web.SEE SECURITY STORIES BY CATEGORY