I bought a IMAC but i don't know whether an antivirus (Intego Internet Security Barrier 6) to protect of window and linux virus ?
Can you help please ?
Is utile to buy an antivirus for my Imac ?
Thanks
Elise
iMac
Hello:
IMHO, no A/V software is required for a Mac running OS X. There are NO viruses that affect a Mac running OS X - NONE.
Also, A/V software on a Mac will - at a minimum - waste resources and have frequently caused user problems.
Barry
Ok thanks Barry
Viruses aren't the issue with a Mac but malware can be.
Mac OS X Snow Leopard and malware detection <--- SL only
How to avoid or remove Mac Defender malware <---- for Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.6, Mac OS X 10.5
Security Update 2011-003 (Snow Leopard) <--- improves security
And read here. http://www.reedcorner.net/guides/macvirus/
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I've come across issue with Intego's software causing problems for Safari users. If you feel better about having a/v software installed, either Sophos or ClamXav are recommended. Both free..
Antivirus Intego Internet Security Barrier 6
