Is it true a Mac will never get a virus?
Is it true a Mac will never get a virus? If it is not, what virus's should i be most worried about and how do i avoid them?
Thanks.
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)
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No. What is true is that there are no viruses currently affecting OS X.
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
If you require anti-virus protection I recommend using ClamXav.