Applications :: Do Mac Users Use Anti-virus Software
Aug 6, 2010
I'm a Windows user, recently forced to use the Mac because of work. I bought a Mac mini.
Anywhoo, very basic question - do Mac users generally use anti-virus software?
I used Mac through most of the 90s (again, because of my job) and my workplace didn't use it then. I've also been using Linux for the past 10 years and have never used anti-virus software on it either, and never had any problems.
On Windows I use K7 Antivirus.
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Jan 2, 2011
Regardless of how vulnerable to malware you think or don't think macs are...
is there a must have or a best anti virus for macs?
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Jan 10, 2011
I know this is probably an age-old question but I can't seem to find a definitive answer on the internet. Are there any real threats out there for my Mac OS X or is installing an anti-virus just a wiste of time, money and memory? Should I be concerned about passing on viruses through e-mail or USB stick to my colleagues or friends who use Windows? If so, which anti-virus should I use? Is there any real competition between anti-viruses out there?
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May 15, 2009
Do Macs does not have Virus/ Trojan issues? Is it really that you don't need to buy an anti-virus? I know, it's a PC culture but what about a person surfing the net all the time (or like me who doesn't switch-off the net connection unless there is power supply issues)
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Nov 8, 2008
I have finaly made the move to a Mac from the world of windows. i have a license for etrust AV for mac. should i bother installing it. i would never run windows with out AV but is it safe to do so on a mac?
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May 18, 2012
Do MAcbook Air need any Anti-virus? If yes then which one you prefer?, Do MAcbook Air need any Anti-virus? If yes then which one you prefer?, Do MAcbook Air need any Anti-virus? If yes then which one you prefer?
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MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
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Jan 4, 2009
Does anyone know of any good security software for my mac mini? I just want some extra protection, rather be safe than sorry.
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Sep 26, 2010
Since Mac is not prone to virus as it is known, is it safe not to install anti-virus software? I merely surf "normal site", download things if needed, receieve email with attachment. BTW, if those email attachment has virus, will Mac auto prompt and auto delete without any anti-virus program.
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May 1, 2009
Whats the best anti virus software for windows xp?Im not using it on a mac but figured this would be the best place to ask
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Oct 30, 2009
i have a macbook pro. And my question/concern is Do i need to install an anti-virus on my macbook?? cuz one of my friends told me that i dont need an anti-virus on mac's
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Nov 28, 2008
i was browsing using safari on my MBA and this anti virus opo came out quite frequent even i already set my block pop up windows. can anyway advice me how to get rid of it? its quite distracting anyway.
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Oct 21, 2010
This is my first Mac...On the PC I used MS Office and continue to do so..I bought the Office for mac 2008 until the new one comes out. Would like to know if I need an Antivirus software for protection since I have and will be receiving word and other office files? Also would like to know how to move all my pst files from outlook onto my new mac? I have about 12GB archived that I need access to.
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May 8, 2008
I'm using Parallels on my iMac to run Windows XP. I have AVG free anti-virus running on the Windows side and it can't find an internet connection to update the anti-virus files. How do I fix this?
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Apr 6, 2012
Any recommendations on/experience with anti-virus software?
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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May 29, 2012
Does my iMac need an anti-virus or malware detection app to remain secure?
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
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Jun 12, 2012
I am new to Apple. What is the Equivalent for Apple in terms of Anti Virus, disk deframentor and scan disk.
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MacBookPro, iOS 5.1, OS IS LION
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Apr 5, 2012
Is there an anti-virus needed for the new "Flashback" virus?
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Apr 14, 2010
Anti-Glare vs Glossy with an anti-glare film. Opinions? Advice? I want to retain the pretty black bezel and the film would serve a double purpose: anti-glare and scratch protection.
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May 27, 2010
I wanted to ask what anti-blocking programme do I need to browse the internet freely there during my stay?
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May 25, 2010
I have reason to believe there's spyware on my mac.
Can anyone recommend a good anti-spyware-tool? Preferably freeware?
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May 31, 2010
Does anyone know anything about Prey Project? Does anyone use it for anti-theft protection?
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Jul 14, 2008
is attached to word documents. a friend rid it from my husbands resume which he was trying to upload to monster. there doesn't seem to be a program to get rid of it on a mac. so everythng i open just gets infected on my 3 machines. other than taking it to a pc and running the program my friend had, is there a (program) that will allow me to get rid of it? i know it doesn't affect my machine but pcs will not take these docs. I don't work in word, just use it to open client documents and copy into quark.
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Apr 5, 2012
Is Virus barrier x6 any good for virus protection?
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Feb 13, 2012
Today when we started trying to add users to our server (we use it only for afp access at this time), we noticed that new users belonging to a group "storage" were unable to login from client machines via afp (clients both 10.7.2 and 10.6.8).
When we tried editing the users accounts to change which groups they belonged to, it would appear in workgroup (and server preferences) that the changes would take but there was still no access.
As a test case, we modified an existing user who had no issues logging in to belong to a diffenent group and have different sharepoint access. The changes looked good in workgroup and server prefs, but when the user logged in, he was only able to acces his old sharepoint and not the new one (and since his permissions to the old were removed, he shouldn't have access to that sharepoint).
Also, for some reason users cannot be deleted within workgroup manager any more. The login used was the diradmin account.
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Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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Mar 22, 2012
I am currently am MBA student and must create projects using power point/ keynote, very often. Many of the power points/ keynotes created by students are informative but lack the ability to hold an audience’s attention (boring). Since I have this wonderful Macbook pro, I would like to create a dynamic keynote presentation which would include clips of audio and video files (I already know about converting keynote to power point). The only problem is, the videos I want to use in the keynote presentation are not able to be manipulated in iMovie (due to their format), and if they where able to be manipulated in iMovie, I’m not sure that PC users would be able to properly view them.
What video format (including embedded audio) is able to be viewed and heard by both OSX Lion users and Windows users? If this is possible, can anyone suggest a safe application that I can purchase from the apple app store that will allow me to convert video files (including embedded audio) so that it can be viewed by both Lion and PC users? Preferably one that does not need access to the internet in order to convert the files ( I’m on the go allot and use an air card for internet access), but I will take it if this is the best option. If the app store does not have this type of application, is there a place that I can download a safe one?
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MacBook Pro
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Dec 1, 2010
My girlfriend downloaded a bunch of programs and I noticed her Windows installation was a lot slower than when it was fresh. She has an antivirus program called "Uniblue RegistryBooster" and I was wondering if that was a reputable antivirus program or something malicious.
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Jan 7, 2009
I went to a website and got a pop up from [URL] and a splash page asking to check for viruses.
Does that I mean I have something on my mac, virus, malware, spyware?
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Jan 7, 2009
OKay so the other day I was on windows live messenger (for mac... on my mac) then I left my computer to go to the bathroom and I still had a convo open, when I came back the person i was talking to said that I had sent her this:
(or something like this....) happynewyearpics. (That's all i remember) The friend I was talking to asked me what it was, I wasn't thinking and I opened it, it led me to some weird website about a quiz to win something.. but then later at 3:30 the other day I wasn't online, or logged in at all but my other friend said that I wasn't even online and that i had sent her this link. I'm pretty sure that I have a virus and I have NO idea how to get rid of it or if I can get virus software.
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Jan 12, 2009
Is there any I should be running on my mac book pro or is it safe to still run a mac without any form of virus protection?
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May 8, 2009
When i open some websites through safari (3.2.1) like youtube. i get sent directly to spam [URL], and then a link to ebay. I have tried resetting safari including its caches, and still the same thing appears.
Is there a way to get rid of these adds that are blocking my websites?, or what is the cause?
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