OS X and Viruses?

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All,

I'm a very new user to macs and OS X. I'm wondering what the state of affairs is regarding viruses (and trojans and spyware) on OS X?

Is there a big problem under OS X? Is it more secure than windows 7 etc?

I'm just wondering because I'm slowly phasing out all of my Windows machines, simply because I've become enamored of OS X and Mac products generally, and the very few games I play are available on the mac.

Thanks!

 

[miles01110]

No viruses for OS X. A forum search will net you lots of threads on malware discussion.

 

[spinnerlys]

MRoogle will give you thousands upon thousands of threads about the non-existent thread of viruses (currently existing and in public circulation) and some malware applications ( a dozen maybe?).

Mac Virus/Malware Info

Also have a look at the following links, as the information presented there might be helpful in your future endeavours into Mac OS X and could clear up initial confusion and may even prevent harm to your system or your files.

Mac OS X Basics

Switch 101 - guide with articles made by Apple on how to accustom yourself, after you switched to Mac OS X from Windows​

Mac 101 - How to get started with Mac OS X​

Find out how - tutorial videos made by Apple on how to do certain thing in Mac OS X​

Pro tips - tips made available by Apple for easier ways of doing certain tasks​

Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts - Learn about common Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts.​

Mac OS X Beginner's Guide by MacRumors - learn about software, media players, shortcuts and some useful tips, tricks and hints​

Mac Guides - tutorials, product guides and more​

Mac Guides - Finding Mac Software​

MRoogle - a very effective tool to search these fora using Google and made available by edesignuk, introductory threads: 1, 2 and 3​

"How to maximise your MacRumors troubleshooting experience" created by mad jew in 2006​

 

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Fair enough. Should I just use common sense and not freak out about it?

What is MRoogle anyway?

Also, if I was told by a friend that some mac users use mac client versions of spybot and avast. Does anyone else here do that, and is it worth the effort?

Thanks!

 

[MisterMe]

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What is MRoogle anyway?

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Oh, for Pete's sake. Click the link and see for yourself.

 

[Xavier]

It even stats what it does.

It has helped me many times that is for sure

 

[DoFoT9]

Fair enough. Should I just use common sense and not freak out about it?

yup just be smart about it - be careful what porn sites you go to

Also, if I was told by a friend that some mac users use mac client versions of spybot and avast. Does anyone else here do that, and is it worth the effort?

Thanks!

there are a few anti virus programs etc, Norton has one (just as annoying as the PC version) - iAntiVirus (free) and ClamXav are good too IF you want. its good to be cautious.

 

[Animation]

Yes I like to be cautious. That is why I wanted to know what MRoogle was before I clicked on it.

BTW is there an equivalent to noscript (which I use on my PC in Mozilla) for Safari?

Thanks for your patience!

 

[DoFoT9]

Yes I like to be cautious. That is why I wanted to know what MRoogle was before I clicked on it.

nice comeback

BTW is there an equivalent to noscript (which I use on my PC in Mozilla) for Safari?

unfortunately i dont think so. you can go to Safari (menu up the top)->Preferences->Security and block a few things there such as cookies, javascript etc. is that what you mean?

 

[MisterMe]

Yes I like to be cautious. That is why I wanted to know what MRoogle was before I clicked on it.

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You are not the only member of this site. Most people here look out for their fellow members. If MRoogle had been a malicious site, then numerous other members would have raised heck about it.