OS X :: Is Anti-virus Necessary

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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OS X :: Mac Needs An Anti-virus?

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

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May 18, 2012

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Jan 4, 2009

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Sep 26, 2010

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May 1, 2009

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Oct 30, 2009

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Jan 2, 2011

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is there a must have or a best anti virus for macs?

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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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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

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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

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Apr 5, 2012

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Dec 1, 2010

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Nov 29, 2009

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Mar 20, 2009

I have reason to believe there might be a trojan on my mac, my isp keeps telling me that my system is sending out massive amounts of junk mail.

I can't seem to find any reliable free anti-malware software for mac that isn't malware itself.
Does anyone out there now of any freeware that would scan for trojans?

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Apr 13, 2010

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Sep 2, 2009

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Nov 26, 2010

I was wondering if any of you know of a screen protector made for the 15" AnitGlare Screen fitting the inside of the Silver edge, the only ones that I ve found are for the Glossy screen and makes the screen 'AG'

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