Trend-Micro Smart Surfing for Mac

HI,

Actually malware is a concern for Mac users. Check out MacScan also. It's about half the cost.






Carolyn 🙂

This topic has been brought up countless times on the forums. Search for the word "virus" and you'll get quite a few hits.

Here's one: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=9244196&#9244196

Limnos' post is probably the one to look at.

Many of the long-time users here agree that the most effective anti-spyware/malware/adware/what have you protection is for the user to pay attention to what he/she is doing.

-Create a standard user account and use that for daily tasks. Use the admin account to perform updates.
-Don't download files from sites you don't know. Don't install anything unless you know what it is.

We did use the Virex anti-virus system years ago for one of our Macs. It was running OS 7 (ancient history, really). None of our current Macs, all of which are running OS X Tiger or Leopard, have any anti-virus software installed, and we haven't had any problems.

If you do choose to install anti-virus, the only real reason to do so is to prevent the spread of any Windows viruses that make their way onto your machine.

~Lyssa

"Software is considered malware based on the perceived intent of the creator rather than any particular features. *Malware includes computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, dishonest adware, and other malicious code."

The Mac OS is more vulnerable to trojan horses, spyware and keylogging than it is a virus. If you do a search of the Leopard and Tiger forums here for "malware" you'll see that it is a concern.

Check here for information regarding Open DNS also.
http://www.opendns.com/

Important Security Steps for Everyone

Always better to be on the safe side.




Carolyn 🙂