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What kuwi said. BTW, there are antivirus software for the Mac, but mostly unnecessary. McAfee, I believe, has (or used to have) one.
In my experience, having Norton is worse than having a computer full of viruses. So I take there are no free options for Mac antispyware?
In my experience, having Norton is worse than having a computer full of viruses. So I take there are no free options for Mac antispyware?
When I bought my mac two years ago, I asked the sales guy about virus software and he assured me I wouldn't need it. I hope he was right. So far no problems. This thing has probably done something glitchy or frozen up on me less than half a dozen times in the two years I've had it.
I use Avast! for both my pc and my mac. I'm very impressed.
I do run a both Mac OS and XP on my laptop.Avast! is only necessary on a Mac (as with other antivirus software) if you also run Windows on your Mac. Again, the viruses are Windows stuff.
Hmmm, well, I asked because my cousin has a Mac and no budget. Don't worry, she'll find any new viruses made specifically for the Mac. I'm.... kind of turned off by the ClamXav site, but I'll still pass it on to her. Thanks!
When I bought my mac two years ago, I asked the sales guy about virus software and he assured me I wouldn't need it. I hope he was right. So far no problems. This thing has probably done something glitchy or frozen up on me less than half a dozen times in the two years I've had it.
Except for the concern if you are on a network and you don't have a firewall on your pc that blocks invading viruses and what not from someone else on your network.It's not flashy, but it gets the job done. There's a detail or two of the installation that's slightly tricky (as tricky as drag-and-drop can get...) but it's still easy. And it stays out of your way when you want it to, which is my favorite part.
As Ray said, as long as you don't frequent porn sites and download their questionable video formats or download software illegally, you're fine.
Except for the concern if you are on a network and you don't have a firewall on your pc that blocks invading viruses and what not from someone else on your network.
Except for the concern if you are on a network and you don't have a firewall on your pc that blocks invading viruses and what not from someone else on your network.
List of MAC viruses
http://antivirus.about.com/od/macintoshresource/g/macvirus.htm
Email is another source, not just downloads.