best security software

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bdugan

macrumors regular

Original poster

• Mar 6, 2006

• #1

i was wondering what everyone thought the best security software is? i dont want any virus's and i was wondering what product to buy.

thanks

 

rye9

macrumors 65816

• Mar 6, 2006

• #2

bdugan said:

i was wondering what everyone thought the best security software is? i dont want any virus's and i was wondering what product to buy.

thanks

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If you use a Mac, no security software is needed! That's only one of the beauties of a Mac. 🙂

 

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rockandrule

macrumors 6502

• Mar 6, 2006

• #3

rye9 is correct for the most part. If you would like to have a piece of mind incase anything does happen, especially if you are on an Intel, pick up a copy of Virex by McAffee or Symanec. Not sure if they have universals yet though. 😕

 

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JoanSoto

macrumors newbie

• Mar 22, 2011

• #4

hi ...
nice topic to discuss.
the best security software depends on that what type of work you are doing with your system.it also depends on the type of system you are using.

 

Jolly Giant

macrumors 6502a

• Mar 22, 2011

• #5

bdugan said:

i was wondering what everyone thought the best security software is?

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as has been said, you don't need AV on Mac. if you regularly exchange files with winsloth users, you may, out of courtesy, install one of the least intrusive AV apps for Mac (many recommend ClamXav) lest you pass an infected file on. steer clear of symantec - it will do more harm than good !

there are currently no viruses that can affect your Mac.

use decent surfing habits, use WPA2 with a long, non-dictionary password made up of letters and numbers to protect your network, and go easy on 3rd party apps.