virus scanner or no virus-scanner

Hey guys!

So I know there is lots of information out there about weather or not we should put internet security and virus scanners on our macs. The problem is everyone contradicts each other - some say absolutely and some say absolutely not. I just recently had to uninstall my intego software b.c it was messing up my mac, so I thought I would pose the question is it still fine to be without any or should i be looking for an alternative? I do worry about internet privacy these days but its tough to consider, if it's at the cost of computer performance.

Please let me know what you guys think, b.c I value mac-forum opinions. You guys are the experts!

newmanm said:

So I know there is lots of information out there about weather or not we should put internet security and virus scanners on our macs.

Please let me know what you guys think, b.c I value mac-forum opinions. You guys are the experts!

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I think that we've discussed this subject at least 3 times in the last week (maybe more)...the last time was either this morning or yesterday. Which means that we get this question quite a bit.

I could say...no...you don't need to install anti-virus software on your Mac...but then there would invariably be followup questions. If that answer is good enough...great! If you need more info...please give the forums a search.

Thanks,

- Nick

p.s. Here ya go...some links to recent threads:

http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/apple-desktops/294898-new-imac-anti-virus.html
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/switcher-hangout/294832-mac-air-virus-protection.html
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/apple-desktops/294200-virus-protection.html

As you can see...all three of these threads were started or active within the past 2-3 days. A frequent question.

Thanks Nick! That was perfect - just what I was looking for something simple

newmanm said:

Thanks Nick! That was perfect - just what I was looking for something simple

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Awesome...glad to be of help.

- Nick