Spyware Removal for Macs

mehrdad · Aug 1, 2007

I was wondering if anyone knows of any good free spyware removal softwares for MACs.
If there are none, what do you guys think of MacSecure?

Thank you!

baggss · Aug 1, 2007

There is no Spyware for the Mac, so no Spyware removal App is needed.

This isn't Windows.

RiDE · Aug 1, 2007

baggss said:
There is no Spyware for the Mac, so no Spyware removal App is needed.

This isn't Windows.

Do you know of a good Malware removal app then?

;D

Aptmunich · Aug 1, 2007

RIDE said:
Do you know of a good Malware removal app then?

;D

Stop stirring up trouble Ride

Mehrdad, I'd recommend reading this thread:
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23835

RiDE · Aug 1, 2007

Aptmunich said:
Stop stirring up trouble Ride

Mehrdad, I'd recommend reading this thread:
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23835

lol!

Welcome to the forums Mehrdad!!!! And welcome to the virus/spyware/malware free world of Mac.

cwa107 · Aug 1, 2007

There is a Spyware removal program for Macs called MacScan. Its usefulness is dubious, however, since it mostly removes tracking cookies, which some people consider spyware. This can just as easily be done by emptying your cookies. Since there is no known executables that would be considered Spyware for a Mac, I see little reason to buy MacScan (which is a pay-for product).

mehrdad · Aug 1, 2007

Thanks everyone for your replies!
I can rest easy now - my only concern was with regards to peer-2-peer software (Transmission) on my mac and potential issues.
Thanks again!

RiDE · Aug 1, 2007

No issues there... in fact... if you DID get a virus... Keep it!!! You'd be famous and could probably make quite a bit of money because of it.

I actually HOPE to get a virus!

cwa107 · Aug 1, 2007

mehrdad said:
Thanks everyone for your replies!
I can rest easy now - my only concern was with regards to peer-2-peer software (Transmission) on my mac and potential issues.
Thanks again!

Well, that's a different story. Transmission is a BitTorrent client, which is probably more difficult to police, but if you are downloading questionable content via a P2P system, be aware that Spyware isn't needed to track your behavior.

dtravis7 · Aug 1, 2007

Another thing to remember, you can download files with Windows Virus's. They won't hurt your Mac at all as long as you are in OSX, but if you give those files to friends with PC's, you will infect them if they are not protected. It will do nothing to your OSX though.

mehrdad · Aug 1, 2007

Thanks cwa107 for the heads up. Nothing questionable, only music and anime.

dtravis7 - now i've the power to get even with some friends ;p

I got my iMac last June due to my wife's insistance, and i must say that i don't regret it at all. However, having been a windows based user for the longest time, it just takes a little getting used to.

mehrdad · Aug 1, 2007

RIDE - if i do get a virus i'll go 50-50 with the profits with you ;p

RiDE · Aug 1, 2007

mehrdad said:
RIDE - if i do get a virus i'll go 50-50 with the profits with you ;p

Thank you!!!!!

Here's hoping that you get a virus!!!

Levi · Aug 1, 2007

dtravis7 said:
Another thing to remember, you can download files with Windows Virus's. They won't hurt your Mac at all as long as you are in OSX, but if you give those files to friends with PC's, you will infect them if they are not protected. It will do nothing to your OSX though.

But because they'll stand out like a sore thumb on your Mac, and can't distribute themselves, you'd have to purposely give them it.

yellow19man · Aug 1, 2007

This thread is hilarious, hoping for a virus! lol