Microsoft, ESET, and Bitdefender offer antivirus solutions for Windows and Mac

Various cybersecurity providers offer different antivirus solutions for Windows and macOS users. Microsoft provides built-in protection through Windows Security on Windows 10 and 11, while a separate Microsoft Defender app is available via Microsoft 365 subscriptions for Mac, iPhone, and Android devices.

ESET offers NOD32 Antivirus for Windows, including specific installers for ARM64 processors, and ESET Cyber Security for macOS. Bitdefender provides a free antivirus version for Windows 10 and 11, while its Mac version is available through a 30-day trial.

Users may occasionally need to temporarily disable native protections like Microsoft Defender to resolve conflicts with legitimate software, such as compilers or virtual environments, though experts advise against making this a routine practice.