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Nov 11, 2012 5:52 AM in response to Alan Houseby Radiation Mac,Many advanced Users will say no, pointing out all the builtin security features that Mountain Lion contains, IF they are all activated (Firewall, etc.) And 3rd party AntiVirus software can tend to slow down your system a little, since its always running in the background. That being said, if you still would feel safer running something, ClamXAV is recommended in these Forums by some often and it is Free:
Hope this helps
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Nov 11, 2012 5:52 AM in response to Alan Houseby sig,http://www.reedcorner.net/mmg/
If you mean something else please expand upon your requirements. You do secretive work?
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Nov 11, 2012 5:53 AM in response to Alan Houseby dominic23,There is no need for any special security software for a Mac.
Install all system, applications and security updates released by Apple.
If you have third party applications installed, keep them updated.
If you wish to have any anti-virus software installed, ClamXav is the one to get.
Best.
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Nov 11, 2012 5:59 AM in response to Alan Houseby applenerd504,If you like, you can download security software from the Mac App Store, websites, or disc. The Mac already comes with firewall protection, Gatekeeper, FileVault 2, and other protection features. It cannot, however, scan your Mac for viruses or other malware. I would recommend iAntivirus, from the Mac App Store, availabe for free.
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Nov 11, 2012 6:09 AM in response to Alan Houseby drdocument,As long as you practice good security habits (use secure passwords, recommended security settings, avoid scams, download only from reputable sites), probably not. And antivirus software which constantly monitors can slow your system. See some info here and here.
Most ISPs already scan for malware, so the danger of passing something along to other users is low.
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Nov 11, 2012 6:27 AM in response to Alan Houseby Alan House,my Friends They advised me to try (mackeeper or kaspersky ) for mac
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Nov 11, 2012 6:33 AM in response to applenerd504by drdocument,applenerd, have you used iAntivirus? What has been your experience?
It is now a Symantec/Norton product and I have eschewed them for some time, now, as they were problematic resource-hogs.
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Nov 11, 2012 6:36 AM in response to Alan Houseby applenerd504,Whatever you do, DO NOT install MacKeeper, MacDefender, MacGuard, etc. It is a virus.
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Nov 11, 2012 6:42 AM in response to drdocumentby applenerd504,I admit, Norton is not the best, but my experience with iAntivirus was not bad at all. It scans your Mac, or certian things fairly quickly for me. It also had an easy to use interface. However it does not protect against phishing, for that I would recommend ClamXAV.
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Nov 11, 2012 6:53 AM in response to Alan Houseby Alan House,so the (clamxav) is the best security software for mac "and mackeeper it's not good software for mac
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Nov 11, 2012 7:25 AM in response to Alan Houseby applenerd504,Basically. MacKeeper is a virus, and I would put iAntivirus at 2nd best.
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Nov 11, 2012 7:56 AM in response to Alan Houseby the0pticnerve,This: There is no need for any special security software for a Mac.
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Nov 11, 2012 8:21 AM in response to Alan Houseby Russa,Yes, in my opinion. It's a religous thing as you can tell in this forum. Although there aren't many viruses and malware on the Mac, an AV package might prevent transfering something to one of your Windoz friends thru email. Most AV software is signature based; so if it's a known vulnerability then you're covered. I use Intego Virus Barrier 6. It also has anomaly detection features built-in which is better than you might get from other vendors; including the free ones.