Q: Recommendations for anti-virus software OS X Mountatin lion

ClamXav.

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Your Mac already includes all the AV software required. Without exception, all commercial AV software for OS X is useless junk.

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You don´t need one. The OS` self protection combined with sensible behaviour is good enough. You can run ClamXav from time to time (i.e. minus sentry) if you need the feeling of safety.

Nicolach wrote:

 

Thank you will read through that!

You're Welcome...

I personally use Sophos. And no, OS X does not come with any anti-virus, and no, OS X is not immune to virus or trojan.

You may want to get something like ClamXav and have it at the

very least check your mail, but not the whole Mac.  The reason is

that even though the Mac is pretty immune to viruses, it can be

a carrier for PC viruses that could infect the PC's of others you

may interact with.

As far as malware, trojans, and phishing, common sense is the

best preventative.  If you didn't request it, don't click it!  Also,

avoid any torrent sites.  They are notorious for trojans and

malware.

For AV solution I would Recommend SOPHOS it is multi platform. It also has great mobile apps that lets you manage.

The other great part is if you use it as a enterprise solution it has great management tools that also allows your Business to stay compliant with encryption for personal information protection.

Why you want to have AV on OS X at first place? Trust me I have OS X from last 2 years I have never felt any requirement to have AV. I frequently use USB drive between my PC & Mac. No issues at all. Why you looking for an AV? ClamXav is good but again is it required or not is debatable.

Tony S. Wu wrote:

 

OS X does not come with any anti-virus

Yes it does:

Quarantine

GateKeeper

Mac OS X Snow Leopard and malware detection

OS X Lion- Protect your Mac from malware

OS X Mountain Lion- Protect your Mac from malware

OS X Mavericks- Protect your Mac from malware

There is also a Malware Removal Tool (MRT) that will run once with each OS X Security update that you install. It's designed to remove all commonly found OS X malware that might have previously been installed and not yet detected.

There is a feature in Safari (and several other browsers) that monitors your browsing habits and will alert you before visiting any site that Google's Safe Browsing system has recorded as dangerous. Make sure that option is enabled in Safari Preference->Security->Fraudulent sites:.

I agree with John Galt.

I don't run any AV software. It's pointless, for me.