Security- To get or not to get?
I'm relatively new to the Mac world. Having a great experience thusfar. Security has been on my mind though. Is it essential that I buy anti-virus / anti-spyware software? The word I get from more experienced Mac users is, "Nah, it's not really necessary." Is this true?
Additionally I was looking at my system preferences and my firewall is set at "allow all incoming connections". Is this a huge vulnerability for me? Should I change the setting? Or is it not really a big deal.
Many thanks in advance
Hi Jimmy,
Welcome to the Apple discussions forum for "users to users"
NO, this is not necessary ... to buy any virus protection.
You can download a free script application called ... "ClamXav" you will find it with Google, sorry don't have the download link right now.
Good luck ... and don't worry that anything happens to your Mac.
For any other support or questions you got ... feel free to ask ... But before posting a NEW topic check out the data base on your right hand under "Search" there are tons of already asking questions and the hints and answers to it. A good change that you find your question in there before posting.
Dimaxum
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