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oboewan | March 21, 2009 10:19 PM | in Apple

What is the best security software for Mac?

Preferably, I want one that will scan for adware/spyware, phishing sites, Trojans, and Windows viruses.

DO NOT suggest Norton.

Preferably, I want a free program :)

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BEST ANSWER chosen by asker | jasonmarshall | March 22, 2009 12:15 AM

ClamXav is a *free* (donation-ware) Mac OS X anti-virus application that's worth a look. You can find it at:

http://www.clamxav.com/

http://www.markjallan.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/clamXavMainScreen.jpg

There is also some good information about the need, etc., for anti-virus software on the Mac platform on the front page of that site.

Beyond anti-virus software, the following page provides a nice collection of security-related information and software choices for Mac OS X:

http://www.firewallguide.com/macintosh.htm

I have personally used the Intego VirusBarrier X5 anti-virus software for about six months now. It's available from:

http://www.intego.com/virusbarrier/

This is a paid application which I got as part of a recent software bundle.

In truth, I haven't yet needed the anti-virus software, and I wouldn't have purchased it if it hadn't come as part of the bundle. But as the popularity of the Mac platform increases, it's likely that viruses will become an increasingly present nuisance, so it certainly doesn't hurt to have some form of protection.

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http://www.clamxav.com/
http://www.firewallguide.com/macintosh.htm

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Thanks!
Looks like I'll try that when I get a Mac.

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acamela | March 21, 2009 10:56 PM

You can try out this program. It looks like it has all of the features that you might need.

http://mac.sofotex.com/download-126810.html

If you want to check out some others, you can visit this page.

http://mac.sofotex.com/Security/

I know you were looking for free software, but if you go to Integro.com, they offer some great software for macs.

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http://mac.sofotex.com/Security/

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pats | March 24, 2009 08:41 PM

Macworld's Rob Griffiths says - Intego's VirusBarrier is noted as "best for its scanning speed and its well-integrated Mac features."
Intego also offers several Internet security suites in its Internet Security Barrier X4 product family.

Macworld's buying advice:
If you're in the market for a fast-working antivirus program, VirusBarrier X5 (10.5.2) is the gold standard. It will protect your Mac without making your other work grind to a halt. Given that the upgrade price is only $25 more than renewing your virus-definition subscription, which you no doubt will have to do if you have an older version of the program, X5 is well worth the money. The Quarantine Zone offers an added layer of security that in itself is worth the upgrade.

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http://www.macworld.com/article/134212/2008/07/virusbarrierx5.html
http://www.intego.com/virusbarrier/

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