You don't need it as OSX already has malware protection built in. In addition make sure your firewall on you mac and/or ADSL modem router is turned on.i need a malware software for mac what is the best software
i need a malware software for mac what is the best software
i need a malware software for mac what is the best software
You don't need any 3rd party antivirus app to keep your Mac malware-free. Macs are not immune to malware, but no true viruses exist in the wild that can run on Mac OS X, and there never have been any since it was released 10 years ago. The only malware in the wild that can affect Mac OS X is a handful of trojans, which can be easily avoided with some basic education, common sense and care in what software you install. Also, Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Lion have anti-malware protection built in, further reducing the need for 3rd party antivirus apps.i need a malware software for mac what is the best software
Of course, downloading it won't be enough to infect a Mac. You'll have to manually install it.download the fake adobe flash update youl find a really good piece of malware there..
It doesn't matter what websites you visit. The only Mac OS X malware in the wild requires the user to actively install it, which usually involves entering your admin password. You can surf all day long without risk of infecting your Mac, as long as you're not installing anything.you might need some malware protection it all depends on what you are doing and on what websites you are doing it
McAfee is a joke. Don't use it. ClamXav is a good choice if you insist on running antivirus, since it isn't a resource hog, detects both Mac and Windows malware and doesn't run with elevated privileges. You can run scans when you choose, rather than leaving it running all the time, slowing your system.mcafee will do the job
You don't need any 3rd party antivirus app to keep your Mac malware-free. Macs are not immune to malware, but no true viruses exist in the wild that can run on Mac OS X, and there never have been any since it was released 10 years ago. The only malware in the wild that can affect Mac OS X is a handful of trojans, which can be easily avoided with some basic education, common sense and care in what software you install. Also, Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Lion have anti-malware protection built in, further reducing the need for 3rd party antivirus apps.
Of course, downloading it won't be enough to infect a Mac. You'll have to manually install it.
It doesn't matter what websites you visit. The only Mac OS X malware in the wild requires the user to actively install it, which usually involves entering your admin password. You can surf all day long without risk of infecting your Mac, as long as you're not installing anything.
McAfee is a joke. Don't use it. ClamXav is a good choice if you insist on running antivirus, since it isn't a resource hog, detects both Mac and Windows malware and doesn't run with elevated privileges. You can run scans when you choose, rather than leaving it running all the time, slowing your system.
See, I told you he'd give you full dope.
yeah shrink, he really does know his stuff.
but theres one thing i would like to know,
what does happen if you do install some bad stuff?
This is the only "serious" issue and even then, it can easily be removed.
Otherwise with generic trojans, your system just gets slow.
Yes, the firewall is built in.wait sry dumb question, but do mac have a firewall built in? is it turned off by default? or is this a 3rd party firewall we are talking about
lol sry for those dumb question
This is a very popular misconception. The purpose of malware is not to slowdown your computer. A system slowdown may, however, be a characteristic of badly written malware. That said, there is no MacOS X malware in the wild. If your Mac experiences a slowdown, then this is no reason to suspect malware. OTOH if you are running Windows without protection, then you may rest assured that you have malware. This is true even if the Windows system is humming along....
Otherwise with generic trojans, your system just gets slow.
This is a very popular misconception. The purpose of malware is not to slowdown your computer. A system slowdown may, however, be a characteristic of badly written malware. That said, there is no MacOS X malware in the wild. If your Mac experiences a slowdown, then this is no reason to suspect malware. OTOH if you are running Windows without protection, then you may rest assured that you have malware. This is true even if the Windows system is humming along.
Trojans are a form of malware, and MisterMe's comments apply to trojans, as well as other forms of malware.Notice I said "Trojans" and not "Malware"
Trojans are a form of malware, and MisterMe's comments apply to trojans, as well as other forms of malware.
Read this to learn the difference: Mac Virus/Malware InfoHmm, I always assumed trojans were different from Malware. Nevermind then, MisterMe is right.