Security software necessary for Macs?

[iaddict]

Is there a need for software to keep my information private while shopping or paying bills online? I've heard both, and from Mac users so I decided to come here and ask what others that are using Macs do. I don't have any forms auto filled, I always do them manually each time I visit a website.

Thanks for your help

 

[Eidorian]

If you're going to use Safari you can just turn off the Autofill options in the Preferences.

At worst it'll fill in the personal data from your Address Book.

 

[iaddict]

So there's no need to worry about my credit card information or passwords, etc being viewed or stolen while online?

 

[Eidorian]

So there's no need to worry about my credit card information or passwords, etc being viewed or stolen while online?

If you're transferring sensitive data over a secure connection there's the same security regardless of platform.

 

[iaddict]

Okay, but....

I keep hearing that even though a website says it is a "secure" site, that my information could still be stolen - passwords, etc.

 

[Eidorian]

I keep hearing that even though a website says it is a "secure" site, that my information could still be stolen - passwords, etc.

The connection between your computer and their servers isn't the problem there. I check to see what authority created a site's certificate before I send any sensitive information. I don't just outright trust any site.

Information could be stolen if their servers are hacked though. It's highly doubtful that there would be an attempt to intercept your secure transmissions.

I find the thread title misleading as well.