![]() ![]() But still, there are chances Mac OSX computers might affected by Mac malware threads in future. I have, also, stopped using the Google search engine regularly (due to Google's privacy policies or lack thereof) and I now use DuckDuckGo as my default search engine.ĭuckDuckGo is a new and completely secure search engine and it does no mining of your personal data.Here is the free Mac Antivirus list can protects Mac OSX system away from Mac malware threads. Although Mac platforms are less cyber threads compare to Windows platform or consider as “Virus proof platform”. ![]() The current, up-to-date version of FireFox is fully compatible with OS X and is regularly updated by the great developers of the Mozilla group. ![]() ![]() If you feel you need some baseline virus protection that is minimally invasive on the Mac OS X system, installĪlso, Safari 5.1.1 for OS X 10 6 Snow Leopard is no longer being support or updated, so I would advise switching to a more up to date and secure web browser such as Mozilla FireFox. In effect, use your own brain as the antivirus filter.įollow that advise and in MOST cases, you will be fine and won't risk your Mac to potential Trojans, malware or viruses. Install security updates when they become availableĮducate yourself as to what threats are common and active. Java is still a vulnerability concern, if you do not need it, don't use it.ĭon't open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize. Some anti-virus solutions can slow down your Mac, but to be honest, the best anit-virus app is you, the user and your brain.ĭon't visit questionable websites or website you are unsure about.ĭon't use Torrents or engage in "Torrenting"ĭon't install pirated software or software downloaded from a questionable or unknown websites or untrutsted sources. Here are some of my tidbits of advice on how to avoid viruses in the future, if you encounter a virus, again. Antivirus apps interfere with normal performance and operation of a Mac because they program too many controls into the main OS X system software impacting general performance of your Mac. Antivirus software is NOT needed if the Mac you are running is only running OS X. ![]()
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