WHAT IS THE BEST ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE FOR OSX YOSEMITE?
WHAT IS THE BEST ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE FOR OSX YOSEMITE?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
WHAT IS THE BEST ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE FOR OSX YOSEMITE?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
The absolute best software to prevent you from installing malware on your Mac is your brain.
You are the only entity that can install malware on your Mac. You may be tricked into doing it, but you are the final authority whether you know it or not.
If you learn to use the internet correctly, you won't be affected by any new malware that has not been identified by the Anti-Virus industry.
Two posters here, Linc Davis and John Galt produce some of the most thorough guides for how to prevent malware, so I won't attempt to re-create the guides.
Here is a post with Linc's reply: Is an anti-virus needed for a new macbook pro?
Here is John Galt's tongue-in-cheek post on how to install adware: How to install adware
Anti-Virus software on a Mac causes more problems than it can ever hope to prevent.
Here are some more thoughts to consider.
There will always be threats to your information security associated with using any Internet - connected communications tool:
OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and malware. Keep it that way with software updates from Apple.
A much better question is "how should I protect my Mac":
Such products are very aggressively marketed. They are all scams.
Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind.
We sure have beaten this to death. I guess no one reads through these forums before posting a question.
Your sound advice is appreciated.
WHAT IS THE BEST ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE FOR OSX YOSEMITE?