4 ways that Moonlock provides the ultimate protection for your Mac
Your Mac feels invincible. Is it really? Here's how Moonlock keeps it that way.
An Apple Mac is an essential tool in the armoury of any creative, software developer or just those already invested in the Apple ecosystem who want a premium computer that will link seamlessly with their iPhone or iPad.
Owning one is a serious investment though, and it’s understandable that you’d want to keep it and its contents protected against any malicious damage. Apple famously claims that its computers don’t need antivirus software, with malware and virus protection already a feature of its operating system, macOS. But in an ever-increasing online world combined with the rise in the use of AI (for good or bad), the level of threat is increasing exponentially, and it’s an idea to invest in an additional layer of protection for as little as a cup of coffee per month, rather than wait for something bad to happen, at which point the damage will have already been done.
Fortunately MacPaw has a solution – Moonlock. The renowned app developer’s antivirus software, Moonlock, provides the ultimate protection for your Mac in an easy-to-use package that doesn’t require any additional knowledge to get the most out of. Plus, it’s backed up by a dedicated team of cybersecurity experts – Moonlock Lab – meaning your Mac is constantly protected from a wide-array of increasingly smart threats.
From constant protection to smart additional features, here’s why Moonlock is a vital addition for any Mac user.
Building Better Password Habits
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Constant protection
Moonlock stands alone in its protective capabilities because it knows Macs inside out, combining seven different types of Apple antivirus scans to fish out any and all threats.
Once installed, Moonlock works away in the background to provide real-time protection, delving into every file you open, download, move or rename to make sure it’s not malware. If it is, it will react instantly, stopping the threat in its tracks. You don’t have to have it open to work, either, and it’s happy going about its business in the background while you can focus on the task at hand.
Moonlock can take a look at everything on your Mac pre-installation too to check that it’s not already infected, delving deep into system folders, long-forgotten files or even Mail attachments to find any suspicious threats. If your Mac is already compromised, it will alert you and walk you through a quick fix. Any malware found will get quarantined, rendering it harmless; all you need to do is remove it. Moonlock will also highlight gaps in your protection and provide personalised security tips to ensure the compromise doesn’t happen again.
Its security checks go beyond a sporadic search of your computer’s hard drive. For extra vigilance, it’s possible to schedule regular antivirus scans, while its Network Inspector cuts off traffic to risky countries, minimising exposure to cyber threats.
Masking Your Location with Moonlock VPN
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Intuitive design
Unlike other clunky or complex antivirus software, Moonlock is designed to look, feel and be intuitive to use like it came as part of macOS.
Its homepage provides a protection score and a description of what that means, and gives step-by-step advice on how to improve your defences and reach the maximum score. It also highlights if there are any potential threats and, if it is at risk, how to solve it.
Moonlock also lets you look into Mac's built-in protection tools to see if they are working for your benefit. System Protection makes sure you're no longer relying on default settings — you can actually adjust macOS security tools for maximum protection.
Learn how to be cyber-savvy
The proverb goes ‘teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime’. The same rings true with cyber security. Sure, Moonlock will protect you from any and all scrapes that you might get into online. But wouldn’t it be better if you didn’t get into these difficulties in the first place?
Moonlock analyses how you use security tools and build safety habits to calculate your protection level, and then provides advice and guidance on how to improve your score via videos, guides and more. Reading a quick tip on creating stronger passwords can improve your level, and little-by-little, you’ll reach the highest score, becoming a cybersecurity specialist in your own right.
Moonlock's Fortified Mac Dashboard
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Additional smart features
As you can see, Moonlock isn’t a one-trick pony, and it has a number of other great features that make it a brilliant addition to your everyday online life.
The software has its own VPN (virtual private network), enabling you to encrypt your internet traffic and hide your IP address and location from hackers and advertisers in a simple-to-use tool; and all included as standard for the same price as some standalone VPN providers.
It also has an AI-powered Scam Detector, where you can paste any message that you receive into the tool and Moonlock will check it against thousands of scam messages to spot any phishing patterns, fake urgency or other signs of manipulation – giving you extra confidence to ignore suspected scams.
Finally, its Network Inspector cuts off traffic to and from risky countries, minimising exposure to cyber threats and shrinking your digital footprint. Your Mac won't leave your data on servers in countries and regions where it can be misused.