I just upgraded to a mac. I do a lot of Internet browsing and a few downloads here and there. Mac prides itself on not having many viruses and spyware, but should I still get virus/spyware protection. If so, are there any that are Mac specific? Thanks for the help.
2007-03-18 20:00:03 · 9 answers · asked by Regrettably Yours, 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
No computer is 100% immune to viruses or spyware. Although Macs are less susceptible to infection, it's always good practise to install software that protects your system.
ClamXav is a free virus scanner which is quite popular among Mac users. I would suggest you give this a go before spending money on commercial software.
For spyware, I recommend MacScan.
ClamXav: http://www.markallan.co.uk/clamXav/
MacScan: http://macscan.securemac.com/
2007-03-20 08:43:17 · answer #1 · answered by A* 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-25 22:47:29 · answer #2 · answered by Benny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-20 03:50:23 · answer #3 · answered by SSS Like 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You upgraded to a MAC you say?
from nantindo?
Yeah you need at least a spyware protection if you are visiting lots of porn sites!
2007-03-18 20:23:25 · answer #4 · answered by WO LEE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Macs are starting to get more popular for the home user, more home users means more macs out there, which means b4 long the lowlife virus writters are gonna start attacking macs. dont beleive any1 that says a mac is a super computer and is untouchable, they probably the same people that said the titanic was unsinkable. grab some protection now why its still relatively safe or before long your gonna have the virus of your life that even a penicillian shot aint gonna fix.
2007-03-18 20:22:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Even though it is a mac it is a good idea to use some sort of virus protection since you will not always have 100% protection
2007-03-18 20:12:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Macs get fewer viruses because PCs are so common. when someone makes a virus, they put a lot of time into it and they want to affect as many people as they can (jerks). so when they make a virus, they make it for PCs because more people have those. there aren't many viruses that will affect your Mac. but it wouldn't hurt to get at least a little protection.
2007-03-18 20:08:46 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ it's katie 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you see mac give software updates daily. These are to ensure that the Mac are always 1 step ahead of virus makers. As long as you keep getting software updates (which are free) you can't get them.
2007-03-18 21:02:03 · answer #8 · answered by UnP0ssible 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
na, macs and linux do not require protection. they are super solid and crash resistant
2007-03-18 20:11:21 · answer #9 · answered by Raveesh 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋