2006-11-05 14:30:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
no computer is safe from viruses. You still need a firewall and anti-virus programs. It is just that most virus-writers (crackers) do not write for a mac.
2006-11-05 14:32:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are very few viruses targeted for Macs, so you should be all right. Check your security settings and adjust them as needed. Of course, it also depends on what you're downloading and from where, but otherwise you'll be safe surfing and downloading from the web with the settings set on low.
Good luck, hope that helps.
2006-11-05 23:06:33 · answer #2 · answered by Lizzie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are, you are safe. Most adware, spyware, and viruses are written for windows based software. You should still exercise caution though.
2006-11-05 22:36:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although it's still not common, there are more and more viruses that can infect a Mac. A popular free antivirus is http://www.clamxav.com/
2006-11-05 22:40:10 · answer #4 · answered by juliepelletier 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhh yes and no viruses are most commonly created to attack windows desktops. (h4xx0r3s think mac users suffer enuf) but yea i guess there should be a few mac viruses out there
2006-11-05 22:32:51 · answer #5 · answered by jps 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From macfixit.com
http://www.macfixitforums.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=Forum8&Number=713778&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=31&fpart=1
2006-11-05 22:37:46 · answer #6 · answered by Elbert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Ad-Aware from www.lavasoft.com, AVG from www.grisoft.com both free. Add a couple more anti-spy packages like CyberDefender for money and you will be okay.
2006-11-05 22:36:50 · answer #7 · answered by Marissa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends from the sources you are downloading from and the protection your computer has.
2006-11-05 22:32:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
USE MCAFEE AND YOU'LL BE SAFE
GOD BLESS
2006-11-05 22:32:40 · answer #9 · answered by thewindowman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋