Mac antivirus software?

[jmonfire]

Does anyone know a free but decent antivirus software for mac??
I'm new to mac and I don't have a clue which one's popular among mac community etc.
Thanks

 

[thegoldenmackid]

We just had a thread like this.

mroogle is your friend.

 

[mtnDewFTW]

I just don't really see the NEED for one.

It's not like your mac will get infected like a PC would.
It's a waste of memory in my opinion.
Barely any mac users have antivirus software installed on their macs.

 

[thegoldenmackid]

Barely any mac users have antivirus software installed on their macs.

Not a stat I would defend. There clearly is a market as there are numerous offerings from companies, including some that are Mac only. If you share files with a PC, it's nice of you have to do an occasional scan. Secondly, a lot of universities and businesses will require all users (including those running OSX) to have virus protection on their computers to be part of the network, both of my last two employers will have it.

 

[Consultant]

Search next time. Hundreds of previous, identical threads, with identical answers, no virus on OS X:

Giz Explains: Why OS X Shrugs Off Viruses Better Than Windows
http://i.gizmodo.com/5101337/giz-explains-why-os-x-shrugs-off-viruses-better-than-windows

The Mac Malware Myth
http://www.roughlydrafted.com/2009/01/29/the-mac-malware-myth/

The Unavoidable Malware Myth
http://www.roughlydrafted.com/2008/...-apple-wont-inherit-microsofts-malware-crown/

Market Share Myth
http://blogs.bellinghamherald.com/i...uter_virus_record_straig&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

How to check for Trojans
http://www.macworld.com/article/60823/2007/10/trojanhorse.html

 

[thegoldenmackid]

Search next time. Hundreds of previous, identical threads, with identical answers, no virus on OS X:
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Well I agree with you that there aren't any now, that doesn't answer the OP's question. Although searching would have produced something.

 

[thegoldenmackid]

You can now get Intego's VirusBarrier (which is probably the top anti-virus software) free via the MacHeist Bundle

 

[pastrychef]

I just don't really see the NEED for one.

It's not like your mac will get infected like a PC would.
It's a waste of memory in my opinion.
Barely any mac users have antivirus software installed on their macs.

Agreed.

 

[avihappy]

You can now get Intego's VirusBarrier (which is probably the top anti-virus software) free via the MacHeist Bundle

Yup! I would look into getting it (even if you ultimately decide not to install it). It's a nice thing to have™.