Any advice on the need for antivirus protection

[Mme. Defarge]

on Mac’s and iPhones?

[Abnredleg]

1. Apple devices are just as vulnerable as Windows

Years ago most viruses were written for Windows but those days are long gone. Google “antivirus for Apple” and pick one. I really like BitDefender.

[Shermann]

2. Browsers have gotten much better

Much of the malware of yesteryear got in through the various browsers of the time. Choose your browser wisely.

[Wuddles440]

5. Endorse Bitdefender!

Been using their products for years and very satisfied with their services.

[RandySF]

3. Keep your OS updated.

[usonian]

4. I downloaded MalwareBytes but have not run a virus scanner recently. No strange behavior seen.

Here are free scanners (all with premium features for $$ )
https://www.safetydetectives.com/blog/best-really-free-antivirus-for-mac/

No advice on ios.

TBH, the most common freakish behavior I've seen is the "your device is infected ... please call and send money" one where a script gets your browser in a tight loop, looking like all hell, but that's just a trick to panic you. Kill the browser and delete the page if it pops back, before it goes off again.

[Mme. Defarge]

6. Very helpful!

Merci!

Mme. D.