Discussion OSX Malware Currently Circulating

[musical marv]

Be careful with things like Sophos (& Norton), they can conflict with TimeMachine, they also run services (including update) with root access and can leave you more vulnerable, there are several threads over on MacRumours discussing the the hazards of this.

TBH the best form of defence at the moment is a fresh installation of common sense (with regular updates).

Good answer exactly.Use your brains

 

[musical marv]

APPLE is taking action so it is more than a handful of mac users!

http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/01/apple-issues-fix-to-combat-virus/

Apple has a update for this malware already.

 

[musical marv]

JustSomeJoe:

Agree. I am a Windows convert. MacBook Pro 15" 7i SSD. Best computer I've ever owned. Love the software and ease of access to apps. SSD makes it even slicker.

I am concerned with virus/malware...only a matter of time. Mac users are a fertile field for these maniacs & crooks and now many are state sponsored.

In any event, do the commercial programs work? Many comments I've read suggest the commercial virus software does more damage than benefit. All of those comments have a tone of "don't admit a problem cause you'll tick off the gods", "don't give into the "man"" and "if you have to pay for protection, you're part of the problem".

I want my great computer & software, but want protection also. Non-cult reponses appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

DellConvert

Try using Clam Xva is works and it is free also.