Virus/Spyware Protection On Macs

[AbsenceOfTruth]

Is it necessary? I'm new to mac and I have owned my MBP for over a month now and I want to protect it as much as I can. What are the absolute best programs out there that I should install on my mac for protection if necessary?

Thanks!

 

[sfisher]

Nothing is needed.

 

[NickD]

You shouldn't need anything, but if you feel safer with software, check out something by Norton.

NickD

 

[Tallest Skil]

Nothing. Anything out there will just slow your Mac down. Feel safe for the first time, my friend! Breathe easy!

 

[bartelby]

You shouldn't need anything, but if you feel safer with software, check out something by Norton.

NickD

I don't think Norton stuff plays nicely with OS X.

 

[AbsenceOfTruth]

Nice!!! Thanks guys. This is one of the reasons I'm glad I own a Mac.

BTW I really hate Norton...

 

[CalBoy]

BTW I really hate Norton...

That's becaues Norton slows down any computer. Although MacAfee is no better. It's a good thing we're on the Mac side of things now

 

[remmy]

norton so unbelievably bad grrr

There is http://www.clamxav.com/ which is free

its not automatic, you have to tell it to scan stuff

Can't tell if it works it never seems to find anything...