Mac OS: big Sur version 11.3.1 and sophos anti virus

csno01

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

csno01

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

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

@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

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

All sorted now :-)

66Mustang

Great

Globster

@csno01
I glad could help you sort the problem with Sophious antivirus out 

csno01

Thank you very much @Globster

Globster

@csno01
You are quite welcome 
I just happy could help