Do Macs Need Malware Protection?

In which I revisit the question "do Macs need malware protection" software and demonstrate macOS Big Sur's security features and talk about their pros and cons. By the way, when I say the macOS built-in firewall is "almost useless" I might be overstating that just a little. It has improved in Big Sur. If you find I speak too slowly, speed up playback to 1.25x speed. ;) 00:00 Intro 00:23 All Mac malware is of the Trojan Horse variety 02:00 Ransomware 02:15 The importance of offline backup 03:12 Backblaze.com for cloud backup 03:28 Carbon Copy Cloner 03:50 Shady websites, copyright content violators are often "honey pots" 04:03 A mention of elevated privileges 04:18 Articles to create fear 04:30 Malwarebytes.com 05:10 The problem with malware protection 05:30 Has my attitude toward malware protection changed? 06:11 Safe computing practices 06:38 Zero day exploits 07:43 Nation states and cyber warfare 08:50 There is more Mac malware these days 09:30 Physical access to your Mac is the worst case 10:00 The built-in Firewall in macOS 10:50 Worst case: A new Mac virus or worm walking through firewalls 11:13 Antivirus software uses pattern recognition 12:02 The importance of offline backup emphasized 12:17 Are you using password management? 12:52 Don't store your cryptocurrency passwords in your password manager 13:39 Downloading and installing MalwareBytes for Mac 15:08 Open MalwareBytes, click Personal Computer, Scan 16:35 First scan results. No threats detected. 16:41 PUPs are "Potentially Unwanted Programs" like MacKeeper 16:50 Beware of ads encouraging you to clean or speed up your Mac 17:30 How to uninstall MalwareBytes for Mac 18:04 A tour of macOS Big Sur Security features 18:19 How to turn on the built-in firewall in macOS Big Sur 18:44 Automatically allow signed software to receive incoming connections 18:47 Stealth mode for public Wi-Fi 19:10 Option to block all incoming connections (except those noted) 19:32 FileVault warning and recommendations 21:19 Screen lock recommended settings 21:48 Desktop and Screen Saver settings 22:40 Having a good password (Users & Groups) 23:36 The downside of FileVault encryption 24:07 FileVault overhead. Not recommended on hard drives. 24:30 FileVault is at its most secure when Mac is shut down 24:57 Border protection agents may insist you unlock your laptop 26:06 Physical access can overwhelm most security 26:30 Lock your backup in hotel safe at night while travelling 26:53 Conclusion Links: MalwareBytes https://www.malwarebytes.com/ Carbon Copy Cloner https://bombich.com/