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11-05-2009, 10:21 AM
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| Warrior Member War Room Member  Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL
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|  Who Here Has a Mac?
I'm looking to get antivirus software and spyware software for my Mac. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks
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11-05-2009, 01:44 PM
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| HyperActive Warrior War Room Member  Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Maine
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| Re: Who Here Has a Mac?
I have a Macbook; I don't use anti virus or anti spyware software. Its not a necessity for the Mac unless you want to feel extra secure.
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11-05-2009, 03:33 PM
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| Re: Who Here Has a Mac?
That's actually somewhat of a myth. Most viruses are delivered through exe files which can't be installed on a Mac. Plus there is a much bigger target with PC users. But, Macs can still get viruses and with the growing base of Mac users, I'm sure it's just a matter of time before they start targeting us  I've been using iAntiVirus, does anyone have another that they would recommend? |
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11-05-2009, 05:53 PM
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| Re: Who Here Has a Mac?
I use a Mac and I don't use any Anti-Virus scanners as well. I haven't used a firewall/Anti-Virus on Windows for the past 4-5 years, they're annoying and I don't dl sketchy files.
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11-05-2009, 08:14 PM
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| Re: Who Here Has a Mac? Quote:
Wow, ok. I consider it a bit careless, especially if you're a full time marketer - if it's your work computer and your lively hood (IMHO). "Contrary to popular belief, the Macintosh operating system has not always been a safe haven from malicious code," said the report, which was issued on Monday. "It is now clear that the Mac OS is increasingly becoming a target for the malicious activity that is more commonly associated with Microsoft and various Unix-based operating systems." - Wired.comI didn't really want this thread to be a debate about whether or not Macs get viruses but if someone could recommend a quality anitvirus (spyware, malware) software for Macs (that isn't open source), I'd appreciate it.  | |
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11-21-2009, 02:41 AM
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| HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: , , USA.
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| Re: Who Here Has a Mac?
I use VirusBarrier X5 because I have a Macbook pro with windows, and it has both Mac and windows protection.
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11-21-2009, 03:18 AM
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| Re: Who Here Has a Mac?
Im thinking of getting a mac as well. Love the interface and sleek designs.
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11-22-2009, 09:02 AM
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| PutYourSoulInWhatYouDo War Room Member  Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In Europe
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| Re: Who Here Has a Mac?
Sometimes ClamXav and sometimes VirusBarrier X5 because of windows I think i will never use windows again after mac  |
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