do i need security software
do i need a security software for my mac
do i need a security software for my 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:
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If you mean something else please expand upon your requirements. You do secretive work?
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.
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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.
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.
my Friends They advised me to try (mackeeper or kaspersky ) for mac
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.
Whatever you do, DO NOT install MacKeeper, MacDefender, MacGuard, etc. It is a virus.
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.
so the (clamxav) is the best security software for mac "and mackeeper it's not good software for mac
Basically. MacKeeper is a virus, and I would put iAntivirus at 2nd best.
This: There is no need for any special security software for a Mac.
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.
so the (clamxav) is the best security software for mac
It is one of them. It's hard to pick an absolute best, because that depends on your needs, but the only ones I would recommend at this point in time are ClamXav and Sophos, as drdocument already said.
and mackeeper it's not good software for mac
Just to be clear, MacKeeper is NOT a virus, as has been claimed. It is definitely not related to the (now extinct) MacDefender family of malware. MacDefender variants were also named MacProtector, MacSecurity, MacGuard and MacShield, but not MacKeeper.
That said, MacKeeper is definitely to be avoided, for many reasons. See Beware MacKeeper, which only details some of them.
do i need security software