… As a result, we are now phasing out software support for all Mac computers running macOS 10.13 High Sierra and will end support on December 1, 2020.Īndroid also sandboxes apps, but gives apps far more leeway in affecting other apps and the operating system than Apple does with iOS. In keeping with Apple’s release cycle, Apple will stop releasing new security updates for macOS High Sierra 10.13 following its full release of macOS Big Sur. This starts with state-of-the-art antivirus software built in to block and remove malware.
The technically sophisticated runtime protections in macOS work at the very core of your Mac to keep your system safe from malware. If Effective defenses against malware and other threats does not answer all those questions, please describe what remains unanswered. Most people confuse malware with viruses. Does macOS High Sierra have built in antivirus? Apple does a pretty good job of keeping on top of vulnerabilities and exploits and the updates to the macOS that will protect your Mac will be pushed out over auto-update very quickly. As we’ve explained above, it’s certainly not an essential requirement to install antivirus software on your Mac.
