With some basic knowledge, you can prevent most viruses and hackers from having a chance at infecting your computer.

No matter what you've heard, Macs get viruses too. Here's what to do if you suspect a malware infection on your Mac—and how to get rid of it.

How to scan for Mac viruses If anything listed above sounds familiar or if something else is off with your Mac, check for viruses. There are a few ways to do this, some built-in and some not.