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Antivirus (MacOS)

Security Tools, Malware Scanners & Firewalls for Apple macOS

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macOS features built-in Gatekeeper and XProtect. Objective-See provides reputable open-source security utilities tailored specifically for macOS architecture.

Built-In Security & Firewalls

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    Apple XProtect & MRT — Automated background signature scanning and malware removal built directly into macOS.
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    LuLu by Objective-See — Free, open-source firewall that blocks unauthorized outgoing network connections from apps.

Malware & Anomaly Scanners

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    KnockKnock — Scans persistent software installations to uncover hidden background daemons and startup items.
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    BlockBlock — Monitors common persistence locations to alert when new background services install themselves.

Hardware Privacy Monitors

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    OverSight — Monitors the Mac microphone and webcam to notify you whenever an app activates either device.
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    Netiquette — Network monitor revealing all active network sockets and connected remote IP addresses.