Is it recommended to install anti virus on my new iMac?

New iMac, I wonder if it is recommended to install internet security software, as I have always done on PC?

# It is strongly recommended that you do not install any software that claims it will make you faster, safer, Mac clean or other such 'supposed' services. They are all scams intended to enrich their developers and cause problems on your Mac.

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