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Mac OS X Anti-virus/spyware

Jan 4, 2009 11:53AM PST

Does anyone know of any good security software for my mac mini? I just want some extra protection, rather be safe than sorry. lol

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Safe against what?
Jan 4, 2009 8:50PM PST

Currently there are no viruses that target OS X.

However, if you want to feel good, try ClamXAV, Google for it. It's free and is not a great resource hog like Symantec, Mcaffee or some of the other commercial products out there.

None of the AV software currently available for the Mac will be able to stop the first "real" virus but will find Windows viruses, which cannot harm your Mac, and allow you to delete them.

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Anti-Virus/Spyware for Mac
Jan 16, 2009 1:15PM PST

Try this:macscan.securemac.com/

You can also Google MacScan and get some reviews... free download and 30 day trial. Claims to be anti-virus/spyware and anti trojan too.

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It's a cookie cruncher
Jan 16, 2009 10:10PM PST

not an AV program.

Not sure I would trust, very much, a company whose web site offered links to discontinued products and links to non-existent Apple Tech notes.

Doesn't really inspire confidence.


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