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This has to stop. Time and time again I have read these threads stating Mac users are free from the world of Antivirus software. This is a myth. And is doing nothing but giving new users a false sense of security on their new computers.
Sure, virus may not exist. Trojans may be rare. But there is plenty of malware out there that targets and affects Mac computers. We cannot keep telling new users they have nothing to worry about.
I agree that it is not necessary to run antivirus software... if and only if you are smart about your computing habits, especially online. However, not all those out there know what is smart computing and what is risky online behaviour. For those users, I do have to recommend antivirus software. There are threats to Mac computers out there. Anyone who believes otherwise is ignorant.
Apple themselves release updates to the OS to protect against malware. So it is clearly a problem and not something to be ignored.
Apple quietly adds anti-malware in Snow Leopard update - CNET News
Flame on!
Sure, virus may not exist. Trojans may be rare. But there is plenty of malware out there that targets and affects Mac computers. We cannot keep telling new users they have nothing to worry about.
I agree that it is not necessary to run antivirus software... if and only if you are smart about your computing habits, especially online. However, not all those out there know what is smart computing and what is risky online behaviour. For those users, I do have to recommend antivirus software. There are threats to Mac computers out there. Anyone who believes otherwise is ignorant.
Apple themselves release updates to the OS to protect against malware. So it is clearly a problem and not something to be ignored.
Apple quietly adds anti-malware in Snow Leopard update - CNET News
Flame on!