Is security needed on a Mac?

macman

I use PC Tools' ianitivirus, though it's never detected anything.
But then it is free.
http://www.iantivirus.com/

kwikbreaks

macman Mac man - I've finally twigged it.

And there was me thinking -

My son has used Macs for many years and says there is no need of any AV product.

macman

kwikbreaks wrote: »

macman Mac man - I've finally twigged it.

And there was me thinking -

My son has used Macs for many years and says there is no need of any AV product.

Doh! I think you have me confused with Flashman!
or it could just be my Gaellic ancestry...

fiddiwebb

or it could just be my Gaellic ancestry...

Scottish?......they are known not to wear anything under their ....erm....macs?

Quick pass that belt, the perfect mac security

AllyBabe

Thank you for all your helpful replies. I'm going to do some more research and get some security on quickly!

I noticed a few comments about Safari and hadn't realised there were issues with it. Which browser would I be better using?

Thanks

Ally

23n1th

I'd say firefox or chrome/chromium. Firefox is more adaptable chrome/chromium faster and arguably more secure atm.

rhythmsoup

If you use firefox, I would recommend the "noscript" plugin, for protection against cross-site scripting and other nasties.

mark1e

I never thought i would need protection but just for interest i installed ' iAntiVirus' on my mac and found 2 trojans - now its free - found it on mse - so i would recommend it.

mark1e

dont forget to keep doing the updates - mac provide these for safari -

prowla

If you are using it for work, then you may have an obligation to scan files that go any route via your machine.