The best MacOS antivirus software for home users
During March 2022 we evaluated 10 home user security products for MacOS Monterey. We always used the most current version of all products for the testing. They were allowed to update themselves and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on malware detection, false positives and performance.
MacOS Monterey: March 2022
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![Producer](/web/20220529235831im_/https://www.av-test.org/typo3conf/ext/avtesttemplate/Resources/Public/Images/ico_product.png)
Producer
![Certified](/web/20220529235831im_/https://www.av-test.org/typo3conf/ext/avtesttemplate/Resources/Public/Images/ico-award-win.png)
Certified
![Protection](/web/20220529235831im_/https://www.av-test.org/typo3conf/ext/avtesttemplate/Resources/Public/Images/ico-protection.png)
Protection
![Performance](/web/20220529235831im_/https://www.av-test.org/typo3conf/ext/avtesttemplate/Resources/Public/Images/ico-performance.png)
Performance
![Usability](/web/20220529235831im_/https://www.av-test.org/typo3conf/ext/avtesttemplate/Resources/Public/Images/ico-usability.png)
Usability
Evaluation based on a point system
All products can achieve a maximum of 6 points each in the three categories of protection, performance and usability. This means 18 points are the best possible test result.
At 10 points or higher, a product is awarded the AV-TEST seal of approval. Additional details ›
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