What's the best spyware/antivirus software for Macbook Pros?

I have a job that requires some protection from spyware or viruses which I should already have, but never took the time.  Any suggestions?

I have a job that requires some protection from spyware or viruses which I should already have...
You do already have it. Detection of known Mac malware, for what it's worth, is built in. If you need to be able to detect Windows malware, use ClamXav (or common sense, which works at least as well.)

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