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Jun 16, 2011 14:33 |  #1

Do you and if you do wich one do you recomend for virus and spy ware protection for your Mac ????


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Jun 16, 2011 14:36 |  #2

I don't bother.




  
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Jun 16, 2011 14:42 |  #3

Why? Are you sharing files with windows users? There are several options such as iantivirus and a couple of others. The latest Mac OSX update has a security update, with a library that updates daily and warns you of anything. But there aren't any viruses at present for Mac OSX just a couple of trojans that you have to give permission to install, or through using dodgy downloaded software.


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Jun 16, 2011 17:26 |  #4

crn3371 wrote in post #12605048 (external link)
I don't bother.

Same here


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Jun 16, 2011 17:54 as a reply to  @ mattyb240's post |  #5

Discretion and common sense are two of my favorite.


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Jun 16, 2011 18:00 |  #6

gosundevils wrote in post #12606066 (external link)
Discretion and common sense are two of my favorite.

I dont think there could be a better answer here.


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Jun 16, 2011 19:16 |  #7

gosundevils wrote in post #12606066 (external link)
Discretion and common sense are two of my favorite.

The nice thing about this solution is that it is low cost and supports both Mac and PC.




  
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Jun 16, 2011 19:23 |  #8

I dont want to start a "Macs dont get viruses" thread, but really no need to get any protection and its purely a waste of money. Have been using Macs for over 8 years now and never had any problems related to this.


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Jun 16, 2011 19:50 |  #9

Little Snitch to monitor and control network connections.


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Jun 16, 2011 20:19 |  #10

If the computer is plugged into the Internet, the system is vulnerable, regardless of OS. That said, I use Intego Internet Security...as they have been doing OS X AntiVirus/Internet Security for quite a while.


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Jun 16, 2011 20:24 |  #11

I've had Macs for 22 years. Never had any protection. Don't need it. But if you exchange files with PC users, then run some virus detection software to protect them.


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Jun 17, 2011 04:05 |  #12

gosundevils wrote in post #12606066 (external link)
Discretion and common sense are two of my favorite.

frenchconnector wrote in post #12606600 (external link)
Little Snitch to monitor and control network connections.

These, and NoScript on Firefox.


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Jun 17, 2011 15:22 |  #13

Tnaks to all...
I have been a mac user for many years now and have had no problem to date....
The only reason i biught this up was that i was advised by a mate who is quite the IT dude that Macs are also vulnerable in this day and age....
However mates get it wrong sometimes...


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Jun 17, 2011 15:25 |  #14

I have iMac and Windows Laptop and NEVER once had any virus issue for the last 5 years.
Just DON'T download illegal apps and movies. You will do fine.


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Jun 17, 2011 15:28 as a reply to  @ rooeey's post |  #15

I've been using Norton AntiVirus for a number of years, more than I care to remember:o I also use discretion and common sense as has been suggested above. I've never had a virus warning over the years, but I feel safer having it installed.

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