iMac and Antivirus

lputman · 02-17-2010

Now that I have my new iMac. Do I need to add any anti-virus type software? If so, any recommendations?

blackhawk · 02-17-2010

In a word - No!
But if you won't to feel safer, then download ClamXAv- you can find it by going to Google.

Mr. Pickles · 02-17-2010

No?

Might as well drive a Volvo and when you do, don't wear the seat belt because Volvo's are really safe....

blackhawk · 02-17-2010

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Originally Posted by Mr. Pickles

No?

Might as well drive a Volvo and when you do, don't wear the seat belt because Volvo's are really safe....

They use to be before they sold out to Ford, and Ford is selling the brand off to the Chinese.
At least a Mac is still in the best of hands!

TonyK · 02-17-2010

I use ClamXAv for scanning my email boxes and my download folder. Free and pretty simple to setup.

lputman · 02-17-2010

I did find that ClamXAv. I will try that.

franz1976 · 02-18-2010

I use Mac computers since 2004 and I had no problems with viruses;
pay attention while browsing and enjoy your iMac!

Francesco

Photog4U · 02-18-2010

I've been using an iMac for 3 years now and have never put any kind of AntiVirus or Anti-spy/mal on it....You just don't need it..

I've been in IT for 20 years and all of it has been on the PC side...I wouldn't even think about putting a machine on my network without Anti-virus or Spy/Mal protection..

lputman · 02-18-2010

If it were just me using the machine, I wouldn't bother. I've got a houseful of young men that don't necessarily know any better, even though I tell them about clicking on links and downloading things and to not go to certain sites.

Sodeju · 02-19-2010

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Originally Posted by lputman

[...] even though I tell them about clicking on links and downloading things and to not go to certain sites.

Indeed, because that's a guarantee that they will!

So be glad with your Mac's invulnerability to viruses. If only all parents would realise that.

Dave R. · 02-19-2010

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Originally Posted by lputman

I did find that ClamXAv. I will try that.

Arguments could be made either way about the need, but look at it this way. It's better to have something you may not need, then to not have something when it is needed. Free is very good price to pay for any insurance, needed or not.

Sodeju · 02-19-2010

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Originally Posted by Dave R.

Arguments could be made either way about the need, but look at it this way. It's better to have something you may not need, then to not have something when it is needed. Free is very good price to pay for any insurance, needed or not.

No, because that socalled "free" anti-virus software in reality provides a false sense of security. As you demonstrate.

Dave R. · 02-19-2010

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Originally Posted by Sodeju

No, because that socalled "free" anti-virus software in reality provides a false sense of security. As you demonstrate.

How if the heck did I demonstrate a false sense of security. It's certainly not uncommon for most people, (perhaps not you) to have Security software loaded on their computer. I simply suggested weather it is needed or not, it's better to have something than nothing at all.
I suspect your commments are simply a way to start stirring the pot which is your MO. So go ahead and make a bunch of senseless noise. Your only painting a picture of your sorry self.

Sodeju · 02-19-2010

LOL! So that was right on target! LOL!

Douglas · 02-19-2010

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Originally Posted by Sodeju

Indeed, because that's a guarantee that they will!

So be glad with your Mac's invulnerability to viruses. If only all parents would realise that.

Mac's are not invulnerable. Just like windows, if you go to a site with a trojan or virus in the script, you will get it if you dont have protection.

swampler · 02-19-2010

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Originally Posted by Douglas

Mac's are not invulnerable. Just like windows, if you go to a site with a trojan or virus in the script, you will get it if you dont have protection.

According to the Mac troll (Sodeju for those who can't keep up with his current user name), Macs can't get viruses or be affected by trojans.

Dave R. · 02-22-2010

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Originally Posted by Sodeju

LOL! So that was right on target! LOL!

Thanks for confirming your nature. Why does childish come to mind? Fools never learn because they are unwilling to listen. You sir are a fool.

RussTKD · 02-23-2010

ClamXav is pretty decent, but I don't run any sort of anti-virus software on either of my Macs.

However, the first thing I do to a Windows machine I build is install antivirus.

robbiew · 05-12-2010

No need to use anti virus at the moment on a mac, also all those extra processes that start up because of the anti virus can slow down even the fastest computer.

ChuckingFluff · 05-12-2010

Mac's can and do get viruses, not common but it is possible. If your connecting to the internet protect it. I use Intego Internet Security Barrier X6 and would recommend it.

iAntiVirus - Threats for Mac

02-17-2010	#1
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TonyK Llama Posts: 783 CamelKarma: 247 Gallery \| Blog	Re: iMac and Antivirus I use ClamXAv for scanning my email boxes and my download folder. Free and pretty simple to setup.
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lputman PhotoCamel Supporter F1 Camel Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 2,736 CamelKarma: 23752 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: iMac and Antivirus I did find that ClamXAv. I will try that.
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franz1976 Alpaca Location: Concorezzo, Lombardy, Italy Posts: 18 CamelKarma: 29 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: iMac and Antivirus I use Mac computers since 2004 and I had no problems with viruses; pay attention while browsing and enjoy your iMac! Francesco

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Photog4U PhotoCamel Supporter Dromedary Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 1,637 CamelKarma: 17759 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: iMac and Antivirus I've been using an iMac for 3 years now and have never put any kind of AntiVirus or Anti-spy/mal on it....You just don't need it.. I've been in IT for 20 years and all of it has been on the PC side...I wouldn't even think about putting a machine on my network without Anti-virus or Spy/Mal protection..
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02-18-2010	#9
lputman PhotoCamel Supporter F1 Camel Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 2,736 CamelKarma: 23752 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: iMac and Antivirus If it were just me using the machine, I wouldn't bother. I've got a houseful of young men that don't necessarily know any better, even though I tell them about clicking on links and downloading things and to not go to certain sites.
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02-19-2010	#14
Sodeju Former Camel Posts: 151 CamelKarma: 197 Gallery \| Blog	Re: iMac and Antivirus LOL! So that was right on target! LOL!

02-23-2010	#18
RussTKD Vicuna Posts: 90 CamelKarma: 506 Gallery \| Blog	Re: iMac and Antivirus ClamXav is pretty decent, but I don't run any sort of anti-virus software on either of my Macs. However, the first thing I do to a Windows machine I build is install antivirus.
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05-12-2010	#19
robbiew PhotoCamel Supporter Llama Location: Cork, Ireland Posts: 541 CamelKarma: 1036 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: iMac and Antivirus No need to use anti virus at the moment on a mac, also all those extra processes that start up because of the anti virus can slow down even the fastest computer.

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