I have an imac and use OS X 10.6.8. I have an old Sophos anti -virus but I when I try to update it tells me that it can't contact the primary ( or secondary) server. Updating to more recent OS X ( in order to use more recent anti-virus) seems to have variable reviews, so think I will stick with my present one. I'm kind of techno - phobic, so would appreciate user friendly instructions. Thanks
Jane Gabrielle
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
You don't really need one, so I suggest you uninstall Sophos from your computer. They should have an uninstaller for that purpose.
thanks -but Sophos identified some malware when I ran a scan, so it looks like there's a problem with Mal/Phish files.
how do i get rid of them?
I don't know what you refer to. Malware and phishing come via Safari adware and email and links you click on a page when you shouldn't.
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janegabrielle wrote:
thanks -but Sophos identified some malware when I ran a scan, so it looks like there's a problem with Mal/Phish files.
how do i get rid of them?
"Mal/Phish" generally refers to phishing e-mails. These are really not a threat, as long as you don't fall for them. Sophos has probably detected them in your Mail mailboxes... under no circumstances should you allow it to remove them from there!
For the proper way to remove these things, see:
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thanks both
Can any recommend a good free antivirus for OS X 10.6.8?
