This is a comment on what you should-and should not-do to protect yourself from malicious software ('malware') that circulates on the Internet and gets onto a computer as an unintended consequence of the user's actions.
The short answer is 'no,' but it may give the wrong impression that there is no threat from what are loosely called 'viruses.' There is a threat.ġ. Mac users often ask whether they should install 'anti-virus' (AV) or 'anti-malware' software.
