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[Poll] Do you use anti-malware software on your Mac?

With regard to this thread »Apple encourages use of antivirus utilities
I wonder if anyone is using anti-malware (anti-virus, etc.) software on their Macs.

Poll
Do you use any anti-malware software on your Mac?

Yes!

Yes on some but not on all of my computers

No


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(I was considering "Yes, OS X" as a choice, but decided to keep the poll somewhat serious)
permalink · 2008-12-02 12:00:01 · Print · Reply to this

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Re: [Poll] Do you use anti-malware software on your Mac?

Yes (NAV11), only because I handle Windows attachments back and forth with customers in my business. Otherwise I wouldn't bother. And of course I run AV in Boot Camp and in my Windows VMs (NOD32).
permalink · 2008-12-02 12:29:03 · Reply to this

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I've thought about it. But reading things here, as well as finding other tid bits about this topic, I've decided to hold off installing anything..... for now.
permalink · 2008-12-02 12:57:58 · Reply to this

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clubs:		 Not on my home Macs. At work I run ClamX AV, for the same reason that I exchange files via email as well with Windows users.
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permalink · 2008-12-02 13:01:54 · Reply to this

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1 edit		 I don't run any real time/resident scanning, but I do use and scan with Clam 2-3 times a week on my 2 macs

If Avast had a free "home" version like they have for windows(which I use on all my windows boxen), and more stable on a mac, I would run it without a doubt. Unfortunately, it's just not "quite there" yet. Maybe after more time......
permalink · 2008-12-02 13:17:33 · Reply to this

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Re: [Poll] Do you use anti-malware software on your Mac?

said by osxtasy See Profile :

If Avast had a free "home" version like they have for windows(which I use on all my windows boxen), and more stable on a mac, I would run it without a doubt. Unfortunately, it's just not "quite there" yet. Maybe after more time......
I tried Avast's 60-day free trial of their Mac version, and removed it after about 3 days. It kept crashing and seemed to slow things down just a bit. I certainly wouldn't pay the $30 (or $40, or whatever it costs) for it...at least not until they get it working better.
permalink · 2008-12-02 14:31:28 · Print · Reply to this

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Bedford, OH		 No, not on any of my Macs. I am careful where I surf and don't download stray proggies.
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permalink · 2008-12-02 14:36:09 · Reply to this

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permalink · 2008-12-02 14:51:19 · Reply to this
anthrorules
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Rollinsville, CO		 On my Corporate Macbook Pro, I do have eTrust Threat Management installed required by my employer.

In my Mac min and personal Macbook, I have ClamAV installed. But no anti-malware.
permalink · 2008-12-02 15:09:51 · Reply to this

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Cambridge, MA		 I have McAfee installed on my Windows partition at work. On the Mac side, no.
permalink · 2008-12-02 15:24:45 · Reply to this
macgal12

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Because I don't download from sites I don't trust. Second, I don't browse sites that I don't trust either.
permalink · 2008-12-02 16:09:29 · Reply to this

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 As for right now. No. I just got my iMac about 3 or 4 months ago. After being a life-long Windows user (Spending most of my time fixing it...) I'd like to take a break from all that stuff as long as I can.

Though after reading this article and hearing from a few other places that a big hit virus on the iMac is imminent, I think I'll reconsider in a little while. Especially if there actually is an outbreak somewheres on the interweb.
permalink · 2008-12-02 16:51:02 · Reply to this

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 With the exception of my Windows VMs, no, I don't.

Been using UNIX systems since the late 80s. Many things have been problems, security-wise, but viruses have never been one of them. Then again, I've never made a habit of running around logged in as root.
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permalink · 2008-12-02 17:01:03 · Reply to this

babwas

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Omaha, NE		 I use it on my Window's VM, but not on OS X. I tried Intego's Virus barrier, but removed it.
permalink · 2008-12-02 18:05:36 · Reply to this

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permalink · 2008-12-02 18:11:35 · Reply to this

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Re: [Poll] Do you use anti-malware software on your Mac?

said by Wrath See Profile :

is using noscript for firefox an overkill?
I use the same combo. So my answer would be, no.

There are other meanies besides viruses out there. »www.macworld.com/article/135971/···ipt.html
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permalink · 2008-12-02 19:19:30 · Print · Reply to this
daveinpoway
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Re: [Poll] Do you use anti-malware software on your Mac?

I am trying the free PC Tools iAntiVirus; haven't seen any problems so far, but it has only been one day.
permalink · 2008-12-03 04:00:51 · Reply to this
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