Anti Virus Software

[Nexrus]

Im knew to macs so I hope this doesnt sound too stupid.... could someone suggest a good/free anti virus application? I know its much harder to get viruses on macs but its still possible, right?

[brad.c]

No, it's not a stupid question.

In 18 years using Mac OSes. I've only had a single reason to install anti-virus software: the auto-start worm.

Today, the most dangerous threats come from trojans, phishing, and plain old social engineering. No Mac-based anti-virus software I'm aware of will protect you from that.

[I3eXa]

unless you have windows installed via bootcamp/parallels or something, you don't need anti-virus software.

[a456]

I've always used Intego, not free but I've been pretty happy with them. They sell bundles that contain Virus Barrier along with VMWare Fusion and Bitdefender for Windows for £69.95, only £20 more than VMWare Fusion on its own.

[sadilak]

Im knew to macs so I hope this doesnt sound too stupid.... could someone suggest a good/free anti virus application? I know its much harder to get viruses on macs but its still possible, right?

Avast Antivirus - If you happen to have a windows based PC , the same. Avast is awesome.

[Nexrus]

i have a windows machine... but I have anti virus software for that. I want something for mac... that is if thers a point. I was hoping you guys could convince me that macs rule the world and they dont ever have to worry about that stuff. :)

[j26]

The only reason for it is so you don't pass on stuff to others through e-mail - but then again, they should have their own anti-virus ;)

[flopticalcube]

ClamXav (http://www.clamxav.com/) if you don't want to pass viruses on to your PC, otherwise not needed.