is it safe or will I get virus if I open my yahoo and google mails on my macbook pro

is it safe or will I get virus if I open my yahoo and google mails on my macbook pro

MacBook Pro (M2, 2022)

Posted on Jan 21, 2024 4:28 AM

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Jan 21, 2024 4:41 AM in response to RolandRen

Part 1 of 3


There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX  Foundation and Permission Limitation. 


The Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that can not be opened by the User nor by Third Party Applications.


The only Entity that can open and modify or alter this Volume is Apple.


Part 2 of 3


Security. Built right in


Mac app security enhancements


 The Built in Security  is all that is required to protect the computer.


Part 3 of 3


Opening a suspicious link from within an email is sometime a good vector to download Malware / Adware


There is Adware & Malware which will affect the computer and is generally downloaded from “ Shady “ Websites or Developers who Inject this software into the download.


Should “ Certain & Specific Software “ referenced from above be installed - it will negatively impact macOS. It is suggested, download directly from the Developer , the application Malwarebytes for Mac


It is free or paid for added features. 


Run the Application and it should remove the malware / adware. Once done, restart computer and test.


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