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Is it necessary to install some antivirus on my MAC?

So~~ is that really necessary? some say virus' main target is win. but I just wanna check it out with you guys, please share some experience.~Thanks.

iPhone 4S, iOS 6.1.4

Posted on Aug 7, 2013 1:48 PM

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Aug 7, 2013 1:50 PM in response to Viking-Zhu

Not at this time. See:


Helpful Links Regarding Malware Protection


An excellent link to read is Tom Reed's Mac Malware Guide.

Also, visit The XLab FAQs and read Detecting and avoiding malware and spyware.

See these Apple articles:


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

About file quarantine in OS X


If you require anti-virus protection I recommend using ClamXav.

Aug 8, 2013 12:08 AM in response to Viking-Zhu

No..... do not installed any anti-virus for mac,will not perform well at all particular mac keeper stay this away,all macs have their own defence for protection from malwares unlike windows must installed protection ....if you are on mountain lion then have even much stronger defence this call gatekeeper...so you dont need any protection at all🙂

Is it necessary to install some antivirus on my MAC?

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