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Ab Surfer
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Q: how can i provide internet security for my unsupported 10.7.5 macbook?

How can I provide internet security for my unsupported 10.7.5 operating system Macbook?

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Posted on Jul 10, 2016 8:55 AM

by macjack,Solvedanswer
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A:

Ab Surfer wrote:

 

Downloaded, scanned . . . said nothing was wrong.

 

Must be time to upgrade to a newer version of MacBook.

 

Money, money, money.

I'm not sure if that version Malwarebytes has definitions for the newer malware or not.

Yes, It's always money! You might try the refurbished ones from Apple, they are reported to be very good and come with warranty. But as I said, safe practices are best and thankfully on OS X, you have practically have to invite the malware in.

Posted on Jul 10, 2016 12:30 PM

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Q: how can i provide internet security for my unsupported 10.7.5 macbook?

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  • by macjack,

    macjack macjack Jul 10, 2016 9:04 AM in response to Ab Surfer
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    Mac OS X
    Jul 10, 2016 9:04 AM in response to Ab Surfer

    The best way is just to use common sense and don't download third party apps, don't use torrents. Other than that you can install AdBlock to stop pop-ups. If you do happen to get malware, Download and run MalwareBytes. Malwarebytes was developed by one of our own colleagues here in ASC. It gets rave reviews and is about the most proven anti-malware software for Mac.

     

    EDIT: Don't use any kind of Internet Security App as these will create more problems than they solve.

  • by Ab Surfer,

    Ab Surfer Ab Surfer Jul 10, 2016 11:00 AM in response to macjack
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    Jul 10, 2016 11:00 AM in response to macjack

    The Malware Bytes downloaded successfully and announced that it is not supported by OS 10.7.5. It was a dud.

  • by macjack,Helpful

    macjack macjack Jul 10, 2016 11:58 AM in response to Ab Surfer
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    Mac OS X
    Jul 10, 2016 11:58 AM in response to Ab Surfer

    You need an earlier version for 10.7. Click on this link and the download will start.

    Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac 1.0.2.8

  • by Ab Surfer,

    Ab Surfer Ab Surfer Jul 10, 2016 12:00 PM in response to macjack
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    Mac OS X
    Jul 10, 2016 12:00 PM in response to macjack

    Downloaded, scanned . . . said nothing was wrong.

     

    Must be time to upgrade to a newer version of MacBook.

     

    Money, money, money.

  • by macjack,Solvedanswer

    macjack macjack Jul 10, 2016 12:30 PM in response to Ab Surfer
    Level 9 (55,682 points)
    Mac OS X
    Jul 10, 2016 12:30 PM in response to Ab Surfer

    Ab Surfer wrote:

     

    Downloaded, scanned . . . said nothing was wrong.

     

    Must be time to upgrade to a newer version of MacBook.

     

    Money, money, money.

    I'm not sure if that version Malwarebytes has definitions for the newer malware or not.

    Yes, It's always money! You might try the refurbished ones from Apple, they are reported to be very good and come with warranty. But as I said, safe practices are best and thankfully on OS X, you have practically have to invite the malware in.