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Antivirus for mac OS X v10.9.5?

Hi,


Can anyone recommend anti-virus software for an older version of OS X, specifically 10.9.5...?


many thanks

OS X Mavericks (10.9.5), Apple iMac "Core 2 Duo" 2.0 20-Inch

Posted on Mar 25, 2018 8:40 AM

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Posted on Mar 25, 2018 11:14 AM

There had been no issues with adware, malware, or viral attack in 10.9(.5)

although I did install a new 10.11.6 on second partition last September, of

system I had held off on for a year. Seems enough dust had settled for me.


While my Mac (mini i7 server) has second unused internal HDD, I'm pausing

to consider later macOS versions it may support before allowing them to take

up residence inside there; no telling how my Late 2012 model may like them.


..And at least one security update for El Capitan + Safari happened this year..

Be sure to backup at least two or three ways'/means before upgrading further.

User uploaded file

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Mar 25, 2018 11:14 AM in response to vijayk

There had been no issues with adware, malware, or viral attack in 10.9(.5)

although I did install a new 10.11.6 on second partition last September, of

system I had held off on for a year. Seems enough dust had settled for me.


While my Mac (mini i7 server) has second unused internal HDD, I'm pausing

to consider later macOS versions it may support before allowing them to take

up residence inside there; no telling how my Late 2012 model may like them.


..And at least one security update for El Capitan + Safari happened this year..

Be sure to backup at least two or three ways'/means before upgrading further.

User uploaded file

Antivirus for mac OS X v10.9.5?

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