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No antivirus does not come with Mac. You can purchase the antivirus software with your Mac but because Macs are less likely to get virus the antivirus software is not really needed but can be purchased to be safer or backup your computer.

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for me The best antivirus that allows Protection with optimal performance for PC and other devices that is AVG I myself use this one //bit .ly/ 3d9hxm5 (just remove the spaces)
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Yes, a Mac needs Anti-Virus Protection Software to protect your Mac against phishing, adware, spyware and from picking up any debris while you are browsing the internet.

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