Mac users aren't immune to malware — Mac-specific threats have grown 1000% since 2018. These 3 antivirus products are macOS-native (not Windows ports) with strong Mac threat detection.
Best Antivirus for Mac (2026)
macOS-native protection that catches Mac malware (yes, it exists)
1. Bitdefender Total Security — our pick
Bitdefender Total Security is the technical user's pick. Lightest footprint, top AV-TEST scores, advanced ransomware protection. Best if you don't need the bundled extras (VPN, identity protection) that Norton 360 includes.