virus protection for macbook

fraser38 · fraser38 #1 (**permalink**)

10-07-2007, 05:20 AM

Hi,

Recently purchased a macbook. Long time windows user. Do I need virus software and firewall protection ?. I read that firewall protection is built in and that the virus threat is minimal ?.

Any advice appreciated.

kuchiki · kuchiki #2 (**permalink**)

10-07-2007, 06:00 AM

you actually don't need any antivirus protection for osx but I still recommend using clamxav just to scan your mail folder (otherwise you might send viruses to your close ones and friends-and that's something I hope nobody wants to do). and clamxav is free.

kuchiki

Kash · Kash #3 (**permalink**)

10-07-2007, 06:00 AM

Yes, a firewall is built in, so you won't need third-party software unless you're super-paranoid.

You don't need anti-virus software. To best tell you why, check out The Official Mac AntiVirus and Firewall FAQ. While what kuchiki says about spreading viruses is true, I personally hold the belief that it isn't my problem, and that it's the Windows user's responsibility of having an up-to-date anti-virus program.

fraser38 · fraser38 #4 (**permalink**)

10-07-2007, 06:03 AM

cheers and thanks for the info

itsgomes90 · itsgomes90 #5 (**permalink**)

08-12-2009, 04:44 AM

I understand that we do not need a anti virus for our macs, but my college requires anti virus on all computers. which program would anyone recommend. i am not fond of Norton. it screwed up 1 compaq and dell we had here at home. i did like mcafee but i do not know if it is compatible with my macbook.

strayduck · strayduck #6 (**permalink**)

08-14-2009, 06:12 PM

I've been using iAntiVirus on the Mac, having recently switched from Windows. I can't say I've had as much experience with viruses on OSX as I have with Windows, but its a useful tool for the occasional scanning of an email attachment.

And it's free.

chscag · chscag #7 (**permalink**)

08-14-2009, 10:31 PM

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Regards.

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fraser38 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 30, 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 18 Mac Specs: Base White Macbook	10-07-2007, 05:20 AM Hi, Recently purchased a macbook. Long time windows user. Do I need virus software and firewall protection ?. I read that firewall protection is built in and that the virus threat is minimal ?. Any advice appreciated.
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fraser38 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 30, 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 18 Mac Specs: Base White Macbook	10-07-2007, 06:03 AM cheers and thanks for the info
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Member Since: Aug 12, 2009 Posts: 1	08-12-2009, 04:44 AM I understand that we do not need a anti virus for our macs, but my college requires anti virus on all computers. which program would anyone recommend. i am not fond of Norton. it screwed up 1 compaq and dell we had here at home. i did like mcafee but i do not know if it is compatible with my macbook.
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strayduck #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 14, 2009 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 32 Mac Specs: 15in Unibody Macbook Pro Rev. F (2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 4GB RAM)	08-14-2009, 06:12 PM I've been using iAntiVirus on the Mac, having recently switched from Windows. I can't say I've had as much experience with viruses on OSX as I have with Windows, but its a useful tool for the occasional scanning of an email attachment. And it's free.
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Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,974 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	08-14-2009, 10:31 PM Mac Anti Virus Software Reviews. Regards.
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