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do i need virus software for the iMac?

Do I need a virus scanning program for the Imac?

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Posted on Aug 28, 2013 4:42 PM

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Posted on Aug 28, 2013 4:43 PM

Not presently. There is malware control built-in to OS X, now. 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.

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Aug 28, 2013 4:43 PM in response to september13

Not presently. There is malware control built-in to OS X, now. 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.

do i need virus software for the iMac?

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