Hello Community,
in comparision with windows a mac computer does not need a anti-virus-software in the past.
But we don't live in the past so my question is: Should I install an anti-virus-software now?
Which disadvantages I may have. And which one is the best at the moment?
Thanks in forward.
iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.1)
This question has been asked and answered many times before. As far as I know, the answer continues to be "not useful". Some have mentioned ClamXav as "workable". I have had Mac computers for 6 years and have never used anti-virus software of any kind. I'm on my second Mac. So far, I'm still up and running.
You might search this forum for past discussions by looking at the "More Like This" box on the right side of the screen. Click on the links to other discussions and evaluate for yourself.
These threads about anti-virus for macs can sometimes get quite heated 😉
My take is you don't need it but if you feel more comfortable with having some kind of AV installed the free/donationware clamXav is the one recommended on here has being trouble-free and plays nice with Macs - www.clamxav.com
Here's a couple of links to some informative reading about AV and security for Macs:
Also, see Klaus1's virus guide
Anti-Virus-Software - useful or not?
