Mac OS: big Sur version 11.3.1 and sophos anti virus

csno01
csno01 Community member Posts: 398 Empowering
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Hi everybody,
I hope everyone is keeping safe and well.

I understand there are a couple of Mac users in this forum and I have a question with reference to both, the big Sur latest update 11.3.1 and Sophos antivirus. I was wondering if anyone could help me please?

When I click on The S logo at the top of my screen, it says: action required Sophos Anti Virus  requires a configuration update on this Mac. Has anybody else had this as well? I have typing a look at the how-to videos and they look confusing. I was wondering if somebody could perhaps help me please. 

thanks in advance,
CSno01

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  • csno01
    csno01 Community member Posts: 398 Empowering
    woodbine said:
    I use safari 13.1.3 fraud I've never heard of Sophos as I use Avast, although macs aren't as vulnerable as windows to virus.
    Hi Woodbine,

    No worries 

    That is the main reason why I bought a Mac. I was PC prior to this. :-) 

  • 66Mustang
    66Mustang Community member Posts: 14,984 Championing
    Sorry I don’t know the answer either, I don’t use any antivirus

    @woodbine is right, Macs are almost immune to viruses unless you basically download one on purpose

    I have been using Macs for 11 years without any antivirus software and am yet to get a virus

    Not trying to discourage you from using the software though as better to be safe than not!
  • Globster
    Globster Community Volunteer Host, CP Network, Scope Member Posts: 2,599 Championing
    edited May 2021
    @csno01
    https://support.sophos.com/support/s/article/KB-000039501?language=en_US
    I just find this link on the Sophos website and take step by step shows photos how each step.
    Give this a go and let me know any more help with this issue you having @csno01
     
    But I do agree with it @ woodbine and @66Mustang that macs are immune from the virus but I also not discourage anti-virus software  
  • csno01
    csno01 Community member Posts: 398 Empowering
    Globster said:
    @csno01
    https://support.sophos.com/support/s/article/KB-000039501?language=en_US
    I just find this link on the Sophos website and take step by step shows photos how each step.
    Give this a go and let me know any more help with this issue you having @csno01
     
    But I do agree with it @ woodbine and @66Mustang that macs are immune from the virus but I also not discourage anti-virus software  
    Thank you very much for this information. I will have a look. :-) 
  • csno01
    csno01 Community member Posts: 398 Empowering
    All sorted now :-)
  • 66Mustang
    66Mustang Community member Posts: 14,984 Championing
    Great :smiley:
  • Globster
    Globster Community Volunteer Host, CP Network, Scope Member Posts: 2,599 Championing
    @csno01
    I glad could help you sort the problem with Sophious antivirus out 
  • csno01
    csno01 Community member Posts: 398 Empowering
    Thank you very much @Globster
  • Globster
    Globster Community Volunteer Host, CP Network, Scope Member Posts: 2,599 Championing
    @csno01
    You are quite welcome 
    I just happy could help  :)

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