How can i tell if I have malware and what anti virus program is best?

please suggest the best anti virus program and how I can determine if I have a virus

The fact that your bank account was hacked doesn't mean that you have a "virus," despite what the bank may have told you. It means either that the bank had a breach of its internal security, which it prefers to blame on you, or that you chose a weak password or weak security questions that someone was able to guess. The password should a be a random string of at least 10 random upper- and lower-case letters and digits. You don't need to, and should not be able to, remember it.

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i keep getting the below prompt to enter a password to view an archive. anyone know if this is legitimate or malware?

Helpful Links Regarding Malware Problems
If you are having an immediate problem with ads popping up see The Safe Mac » Adware Removal Guide, remove adware that displays pop-up ads and graphics on your Mac, and AdwareMedic. If you require anti-virus protection Thomas Reed recommends using ClamXAV. (Thank you to Thomas Reed for this recommendation.) You might consider adding this Safari extensions: Adblock Plus 1.8.9.
Open Safari, select Preferences from the Safari menu. Click on Extensions icon in the toolbar. Disable all Extensions. If this stops your problem, then re-enable them one by one until the problem returns. Now remove that extension as it is causing the problem.
The following comes from user stevejobsfan0123. I have made minor changes to adapt to this presentation.
Fix Some Browser Pop-ups That Take Over Safari.
Common pop-ups include a message saying the government has seized your computer and you must pay to have it released (often called "Moneypak"), or a phony message saying that your computer has been infected, and you need to call a tech support number (sometimes claiming to be Apple) to get it resolved. First, understand that these pop-ups are not caused by a virus and your computer has not been affected. This "hijack" is limited to your web browser. Also understand that these messages are scams, so do not pay any money, call the listed number, or provide any personal information. This article will outline the solution to dismiss the pop-up.
Quit Safari
Usually, these pop-ups will not go away by either clicking "OK" or "Cancel." Furthermore, several menus in the menu bar may become disabled and show in gray, including the option to quit Safari. You will likely have to force quit Safari. To do this, press Command + option + esc, select Safari, and press Force Quit.
Relaunch Safari
If you relaunch Safari, the page will reopen. To prevent this from happening, hold down the 'Shift' key while opening Safari. This will prevent windows from the last time Safari was running from reopening.
This will not work in all cases. The shift key must be held at the right time, and in some cases, even if done correctly, the window reappears. In these circumstances, after force quitting Safari, turn off Wi-Fi or disconnect Ethernet, depending on how you connect to the Internet. Then relaunch Safari normally. It will try to reload the malicious webpage, but without a connection, it won't be able to. Navigate away from that page by entering a different URL, i.e. www.apple.com, and trying to load it. Now you can reconnect to the Internet, and the page you entered will appear rather than the malicious one.

I have an emac OS X 10.4.11. How can I tell if I have . . .

I have an emac OS X 10.4.11. How can I tell if I have iMovies and a firewall?
Thanks.

1. Check if it's in the Applications folder in the Finder's sidebar.
2. Check the Security and Sharing panes of System Preferences.
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How can i tell if i have flashback malware

How can I tell if I have the flashback malware? Will installing the latest security update get rid of the malware /virus and protect my computer?

Here's what I am suggesting as a rudimentary test for some of the known strains of the flashback trojans. Open a terminal window and copy/paste each of the following lines hitting return after each one and note the results:
defaults read ~/.MacOSX/environment
defaults read /Applications/Safari.app/Contents/Info LSEnvironment
ls -la ~/Library/LaunchAgents
grep "/Users/$USER/\..*" ~/Library/LaunchAgents/*
For the two defaults command if you get anything other than a "does not exist" error message post the results since you are almost certainly infected.
The third command, ls, just lists the contents of your LaunchAgents, if any. That's additional info to be used in conjunction with the last grep command. If the grep shows any results then that too may indicate infection and again post its results.

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Or type in your serial number (Settings > General > About > Serial Number) in on this page : https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do

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2 cameras actually.
One on the front, one on the back.

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how can i tell if i have a iphone3 or4

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3939?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

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How can I tell if I have skype on my IMac? I have an Icon on my MacBook Air, which I have not used, but on the IMac there is not an Icon; how do I set this up?

Open Spotlight and type in Skype. If Spotlight doesn't find anything, Skype is not installed.
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how can i tell which computers have itunes sharing on it, i am at my limit but dont have five computers

You cannot. There is no list.
Deauthorize all then authorize the active ones.

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There have been numerous stories in the news in recent days regarding botware attacks on macintosh computers in recent days. how can i tell if I have botware on my mac? thanks.....

This app was just released......
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/42571/anti-flashback-trojan

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When first using iTunes Match, how can I tell which songs were 'matched' and which were simply uploaded?

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hi all
How can I tell if fan between front and rear bays is working? I put my hand behind G4 MDD to feel for air flow and it seems minimal. I hear a wind tunnel sound but I feel more heat than air flow. Please help as I don't want my Mac to overheat
Thanks, Web dude

You can run your mac with the side "door" open - down flat to the right of the computer. You should be able to see the fan do (or not do) its thing.
I have done this (run the mac with the side open) many times. For safety, I turn the mac off before opening / closing the door.

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how can i fix error3??? and what is exactly???

Read this information in this link and see if this helps you. http://whatsmyerrormessage.blogspot.co.uk/2011/06/iphone-error-3-unable-to-join- network.html

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iTunes will only ever install the latest version of iOS for the device, in the case of the 3GS that is 6.1.

VIRUS in my Mac BOOK .. When I bought my mac book 6 months ago, everything was perfect.. but then when I open some webpage..it comes a lot of ads or pages unsafe .. that before it didn't appear.. I don't know if have to download a anti virus program.HELP

VIRUS in my Mac BOOK .. When I bought my mac book 6 months ago, everything was perfect.. but then when I open some webpage..it comes a lot of ads or pages unsafe .. that before it didn't appear.. I don't know if have to download a anti virus program.HELP

Not a virus, but it is malware: The Safe Mac » Search Results » adware removal.
Helpful Links Regarding Malware Protection
An excellent link to read is Tom Reed's Mac Malware Guide.
Also, visit The XLab FAQs and read Detecting and avoiding malware and spyware.
See these Apple articles:
          Mac OS X Snow Leopard and malware detection
          OS X Lion- Protect your Mac from malware
          OS X Mountain Lion- Protect your Mac from malware
          About file quarantine in OS X
If you require anti-virus protection Thomas Reed recommends using Dr.Web Light from the App Store. It's free, and since it's from the App Store, it won't destabilize the system. If you prefer one of the better known commercial products, then Thomas recommends using Sophos.(Thank you to Thomas Reed for these recommendations.) If you already use Sophos, then be aware of this if you are using Mavericks: OS X Mavericks- Sophos Anti-Virus on-access scanner versions 8.0 - 9.1 may cause unexpected restarts
From user Joe Bailey comes this equally useful advice:
The facts are:
1. There is no anti-malware software that can detect 100% of the malware out there.
2. There is no anti-malware that can detect anything targeting the Mac because there
     is no Mac malware in the wild, and therefore, no "signatures" to detect.
3. The very best way to prevent the most attacks is for you as the user to be aware that
     the most successful malware attacks rely on very sophisticated social engineering
     techniques preying on human avarice, ****, and fear.
4. Internet popups saying the FBI, NSA, Microsoft, your ISP has detected malware on
    your computer is intended to entice you to install their malware thinking it is a
    protection against malware.
5. Some of the anti-malware products on the market are worse than the malware
    from which they purport to protect you.
6. Be cautious where you go on the internet.
7. Only download anything from sites you know are safe.
8. Avoid links you receive in email, always be suspicious even if you get something
    you think is from a friend, but you were not expecting.
9. If there is any question in your mind, then assume it is malware.

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