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. |
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wxboss
This is like Deja vu all over again.
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said by Wrath  :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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Wrath
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Philadelphia, PA | reply to haroldo
is using noscript for firefox an overkill? |
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babwas
join:2005-04-09
Omaha, NE | reply to haroldo
I use it on my Window's VM, but not on OS X. I tried Intego's Virus barrier, but removed it. |
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nixen
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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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TCub
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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. |
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macgal12
join:2008-11-30
Fort Wayne, IN | reply to haroldo
No.
Because I don't download from sites I don't trust. Second, I don't browse sites that I don't trust either. |
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MsTerra
Completely Ridiculous
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Cambridge, MA | reply to haroldo
I have McAfee installed on my Windows partition at work. On the Mac side, no. |
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anthrorules
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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. |
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Garbs
Mudhole? Slimy? My home this is.
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nope |
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neuronbob
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No, not on any of my Macs. I am careful where I surf and don't download stray proggies.
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scots
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said by osxtasy :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. |
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osxtasy
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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...... |
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HiVolt
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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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Dominokat
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Nada.
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. |
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Dogfather
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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). |
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haroldo
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2 edits | 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? |
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(I was considering "Yes, OS X" as a choice, but decided to keep the poll somewhat serious) |
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