macOS

In short: macOS is Apple’s operating system for Mac computers, based on Unix (Darwin/XNU).

In more detail: It is often considered secure but is not immune to malware. With wider adoption the number of attacks also rises.

In Depth

Security features

• Gatekeeper: checks the origin and signature of programs.
• XProtect: built-in malware scanner.
• SIP (System Integrity Protection): protects system files.
• FileVault: disk encryption.
• Sandbox for apps.

Technology

Since 2020 Macs run with Apple’s own Apple Silicon chips (ARM). File system: APFS. See Apple, operating system, Linux, Windows.

See also: Apple, Operating System (OS), Windows, Linux