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megrob77 · megrob77 #1 (**permalink**)

02-26-2012, 05:26 PM

I am taking an online class that states all users must have anti-virus protection.
Do you think this applies to macs?

RavingMac · RavingMac #2 (**permalink**)

02-26-2012, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by megrob77

I am taking an online class that states all users must have anti-virus protection.
Do you think this applies to macs?

How would we know that?

Since your class makes the rules they decide how they apply.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #3 (**permalink**)

02-26-2012, 07:51 PM

If they insist on AV protection, download and use ClamXAV which is freeware. Do not be talked into outlaying money for any commercial software. Most IT technicians find it hard to believe there are no Mac viruses.

http://www.clamxav.com/download.php

MightyGem · MightyGem #4 (**permalink**)

02-26-2012, 08:01 PM

And steer clear of anything to do with Norton AV products!!

cwa107 · cwa107 #5 (**permalink**)

02-26-2012, 09:17 PM

Lots of members ask questions about anti-virus products and security concerns with the Mac. Since there are a growing number of security threats that impact the Mac, it helps to get acquainted with what those are, how to avoid them and what proactive steps you can take to keep your Mac from being impacted.

I'd recommend reading this thread:

Official antivirus, malware, and firewall FAQ

Larry H · Larry H #6 (**permalink**)

02-26-2012, 10:56 PM

Pardon my asking, but if it is an online class, how would they know if you have an anti-virus program on your own computer or not?

cwa107 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,917 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	02-26-2012, 09:17 PM Lots of members ask questions about anti-virus products and security concerns with the Mac. Since there are a growing number of security threats that impact the Mac, it helps to get acquainted with what those are, how to avoid them and what proactive steps you can take to keep your Mac from being impacted. I'd recommend reading this thread: Official antivirus, malware, and firewall FAQ Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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megrob77 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 26, 2012 Posts: 1	02-26-2012, 05:26 PM I am taking an online class that states all users must have anti-virus protection. Do you think this applies to macs?
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MightyGem #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 29, 2010 Location: Warrington, UK Posts: 1,300 Mac Specs: PPC Mini, 10.4.11. Intel Mini, 10.6.8. White MacBook, 10.6.8. iPhone 3GS.	02-26-2012, 08:01 PM And steer clear of anything to do with Norton AV products!!
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Larry H #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 21, 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 107 Mac Specs: Mac Mini 2.53 Intel Core 2 Duo 4GB	02-26-2012, 10:56 PM Pardon my asking, but if it is an online class, how would they know if you have an anti-virus program on your own computer or not?
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