OS 10.5 - Do I need to install anti-virus, spyware etc software?

LifeRing · LifeRing #1 (**permalink**)

03-16-2009, 04:25 PM

I have just switched from PC to MAC and it is really cool. I just bought an iMAC 24in.

I have heard that some people do not run any anti-virus, spyware/adware etc software because the threats are low.

Can someone give me advice on this, and what is the best free one out there?

Thanks,

Michael

louishen · louishen #2 (**permalink**)

03-16-2009, 04:29 PM

Its all covered in the forum official sticky

The Official Mac AntiVirus and Firewall FAQ

Eric559 · Eric559 #3 (**permalink**)

03-16-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louishen

Its all covered in the forum official sticky

The Official Mac AntiVirus and Firewall FAQ

Darn you beat me.

LifeRing · LifeRing #4 (**permalink**)

03-16-2009, 04:35 PM

Thanks very much. I will do a search next time before posting. I was lazy. Excellent information though and I am grateful.

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LifeRing #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 16, 2009 Posts: 2	03-16-2009, 04:25 PM I have just switched from PC to MAC and it is really cool. I just bought an iMAC 24in. I have heard that some people do not run any anti-virus, spyware/adware etc software because the threats are low. Can someone give me advice on this, and what is the best free one out there? Thanks, Michael

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Member Since: Oct 22, 2007 Location: London Posts: 8,652 Mac Specs: Mac Mini Core i7 2012 \| White 2009 MacBook 2 Ghz \| 733 Mhz G4 Quicksilver	03-16-2009, 04:29 PM Its all covered in the forum official sticky The Official Mac AntiVirus and Firewall FAQ Member of the Month September 2008 & August 2012 \| Found advice useful? – use the rep system

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Member Since: Mar 16, 2009 Posts: 2	03-16-2009, 04:35 PM Thanks very much. I will do a search next time before posting. I was lazy. Excellent information though and I am grateful.

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