Should I be concerned with Spyware Malware

[bt22]

I am fairly new to the Mac OS-X platform. I recently converted from windows and I am used to having to have software such as Ad-Aware on my windows machine. I do have Yasu on my Mac, but is there any other software that I should use to remove this type of threat? I am not running any antivirus on my Mac. I went to some sites i shouldn't have and just curious if I should format my hard drive and re-install OS-X? Didn't want to worry visiting my bank online.

 

[MacDawg]

Nope... no worries
Just use common sense and know what you are installing with your admin password

 

[spinnerlys]

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​

 

[bt22]

Thanks for the replies. I will also check out the links provided.