Ad - Aware ?

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Ad - Aware ?

I've just bought my first Mac several weeks ago. Now I wonder if a software program such as Ad-Aware (I used it on my PC) is available for Mac? Do you need this kind of software on a Mac?

iMac 5.1, Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Posted on Feb 23, 2007 8:00 AM

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Answer 1

Klaus1

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Feb 23, 2007 8:21 AM in response to zandbijterke

No idea what that is, but assuming that it is advertisement blocker, use Safari and click on 'Block pop-up windows' in Safari's menu.

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Answer 2

Feb 23, 2007 8:22 AM in response to zandbijterke

see technical article

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301191

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Answer 3

Feb 23, 2007 8:31 AM in response to otobinchicago

Is there a program to scan for spyware etc?

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Lanny

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Feb 23, 2007 1:38 PM in response to MasterKebiotic

There is no adware or spyware on the Mac. There are some programs out there though. Can't remember the name of the one that I tried though. I downloaded it and ran it, and guess what? It found nothing.

A simple Google search, "spyware on the mac," provided:

Click here

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Answer 5

Feb 24, 2007 12:21 PM in response to Lanny

cool

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Answer 6

Feb 24, 2007 1:12 PM in response to MasterKebiotic

There are a few potential problems, though - pagebugs can work whatever the platform as they're browser-related, and lots of programmes have automated checks for authentication of software or software update.

Little Snitch will give you the opportunity to stop them if you choose. In addition, use your firewall, and the hardware firewall on your router/modem to remove all possibilities of a problem.

But that may restrict your own surfing experience if carried out too strictly, so stay calm and use the available tools to optimise your web experience while keeping you as safe as is possible (and on this platform, that is very safe).

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