Ask the Mac Guy: Do I Need AV on My Mac?

This blog post examines whether Mac users should use antivirus, explaining how signature-based AV complements behavior-focused EDR and noting that Apple’s XProtect may suffice for personal use but lacks robustness at scale. It recommends running some form of AV as macOS becomes a larger target and outlines Huntress’ evolving Mac agent, which currently monitors persistence mechanisms and aims toward managed AV/EDR parity with Windows.