Ask the Mac Guy: macOS Security Myths

This article explains why macOS still requires dedicated security despite its smaller market share, debunking the “Macs don’t get viruses” myth and describing how Apple’s protections (e.g., TCC, XProtect) help but leave gaps; it notes macOS threats skew toward adware with notable exceptions (such as XCSSET and Shlayer) and recommends augmenting native controls with third-party EDR for better visibility, earlier detection, and layered defense.