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DLGabriel

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I am searching for antispyware for my macbook pro. Everything I keep finding is for a PC... can someone direct me to a website for mac antispyware.
 
i would recommend ClamXav, VirusBarrier, or Avast. i would not recommend MacScan or Norton. these will mostly search for Windows viruses on your Mac as there are currently none for OS X. Windows viruses will not excecute in OS X.

read this whole thread for detailed info on viruses and malware for Mac (well the lack of).
 
If you're paranoid, Symantec has some somewhat good Mac products.

I like Norton better than ClamXav. Personal preference, though.
 
I am searching for antispyware for my macbook pro. Everything I keep finding is for a PC... can someone direct me to a website for mac antispyware.

when your computer asks for your password and you ane not installing anything or using your keychain, click cancel.
 
I'd do some research on the effects Norton has on Mac's before installing such unnecessary bloated crap if i was you

Yep, you might fall into the trap of installing Norton Virus (a resource hog, that slows the system) and Norton Drive Destroyer (which might hurt more than it help due to it being frozen years ago).
 
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