Whats a good anti-virus to install on my Mac?

whats a good Anti-Virus to install on my Mac,either a free version or a paid version?

I have used ClamXav for years, and can recommend it. While it's free, it doesn't hurt to donate something to the developer that maintans it. http://www.clamxav.com

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Whats a good ANTI-VIRUS program?

Hello iCommunity!
I just purchased my very first Mac: Intel based iMac, 24in monitor, 2.4 gHz Intel 2 Duo Core.
My question is: Do I need to purchase an antivirus software program like Norton Antivirus? And if so, which on is the best one for my money and for Macs?
Coming from the PC world, having no antivirus program is a death sentence waiting to happen... so I dont know if I need one for my Mac.
PS: I dont think Im EVER going back to PCs!!!

hi
welcome to the Mac world, its true that you don't need to be looking over your shoulder for viruses like you would with a pc but if you want piece of mind you probably should put something on, esp. if your running microsoft office for mac etc. i have to have a pc for work and since i'm bringing files from that to my Mac to work on at home i installed some anti virus software.
You could try the free one that was in the last message, me personally i bought intego net barrier X4 (it has virus barrier built in) to use on my iBook , and i made one mistake i tried norton security on my iMac and it gave me nothing but grief. I had to reinstall it at least 5 times and it still wouldn't work. i got in touch with norton and the best they told me was to try reinstall it and update it straight away which i did but it still would not work, so even with just 2 months of my subscription gone i uninstalled it and bought intego net barrier X5 (which i should have done from the start) and i haven't had a problem since.
try the free one if you want just to see or if you want to have a look at what intego offer here's their web address.
http://www.intego.com
welcome again

What is good anti virus software for the mac?

What is good antivirus software for the Mac? I think I've been hacked.

ClamXav from http://www.clamxav.com . Be cautious of other antivirus software as some, not all just some, can cause system issues. I've used ClamXav for years with no issues with it.
By the way, you may get some responses to this question along the lines of "there are no mac virus's so you don't need antivirus software". While it's true there are no mac virus's today, in my opinion, it's like the stock market in that past performance is not a guarantee for the future.
If you scan these discussions, you'll find hours of reading on this question ....

Please recommend good Anti-Virus software?

for my PowerBook 4?
I heard that virus and some spy-ware? are safer or mostly not harmful on Macintosh. I don't know about it correctly and didn't think about it seriously.
But I heard that if some spy-ware? like virus or something is on my computer, other people can spy what I'm doing and get my personal information. Is that true? Are there good resources I can read about them seriously? Also, please recommend good Anti-Virus software.
Thanks much in advance!

I searched and found there is one Anti-Virus software for Mac. (but not sure though) There is Norton Anti-Virus 10.1.
Even though I feel like my Mac PBG4 doesn't have any problems, there could lots of virus on my PBG4?
I read an article (from MacWorld's buying advice) and it says that "...if you’re just going to try it out, be careful about all the components it installs on your Mac..."
I'm not quite sure about the point of this advice. Do you recommend to install it if I'm not quite serious about it? Still, I'm concerned about my all the personal information and important data on my PBG4 and so on.
Thanks for advices and comments!
Message was edited by: blue sky

Good anti-virus and question...

Is Sophos a good Anti-Virus? and also if i did have a virus, i erased my HD. Would that get rid of any virus/malware i had? Also i will be re-installing Lion.
There is still 3 folders and 2 files on my HD, will that be the malware/virus?
Thanks.

While Sophos certainly receives numerous high marks from thiose who do use it, the value of such a product is mush less clear cut than it is for a Windows user.
While I have an antivirus on my Macs, I do not have it running as a background application when I am using my Mac. Currently there are no "Viruses" in the wild right now that are any significant threat to OS X. The Security inherrent to the system is also robust enough to prevent infection from other malware types that have ever been encountered. That is not to say that my system is 100% protected from ALL forms of malware.
First, by using a good antivirus, the application may (I said, "may") help protect Windows users from shared media that could be infected with code. That is to say, that the Mac AV Software would be the first line of defense to Windows-Only for which you might be the proverbial "typhoid Mary", infected but not sick.
This presumes that your Mac software is more capable than your Windows users at catching Windows malware.
I use rather robust malware and anti-virus protection on my Windows machines that I manage, so I don't see a need to augment it with a Mac solution that is likely to be wasted. Moreover, since I feel fairly confident that my Mac security is adequate, I don't run a Mav AV product continually. Nor would I want to keep one running, giving me a false sense of security at the cost of arunning process.
Then again,
I practice a thrice weekly Time Machine backup regimen. I am very careful about letting any process run, unless I am sure about the process. And I am fastidious about knowing the operating system's components (what should be running or stored, and what should not.
If you are a user who wants peace of mind, and does not want to think about security, then an AV program will indeed help in some regard. However, I am not one to think that it replaces diligence at all. Any AV program can be fooled by a brand new threat, before your AV has the stored virus signature from a rencet update. Heuristics can only go so far. The best Antivirus is the user who knows his system, and keeps backups.
The bottom line: Get Sophos, and concurrently learn OS X, so that you might transition to better malware protection, which is yourself.

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OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and malware. Keep it updated with software updates from Apple.
You should answer Allan Eckert's question. If you believe your Mac has been infected with a virus, please explain the circumstances that led you to that conclusion. If your Mac is not working as expected, installing any program in an effort to fix it is only likely to make matters worse.

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There are no viruses that can affect Apple OS X, but Trojans are a different matter.
Please read on:
You may find this User Tip on Viruses, Trojan Detection and Removal, as well as general Internet Security and Privacy, useful:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-1848
Regarding MacScan, First update the MacScan malware definitions before scanning. You can also contact their support team for any additional support - [email protected]
Security of OS X generally:
http://www.apple.com/macosx/security/
http://www.nsa.gov/ia/_files/os/applemac/I731-007R-2007.pdf
Security Configuration for Version 10.5 Leopard:
http://images.apple.com/server/macosx/docs/Leopard_Security_Config_2nd_Ed.pdf
This Blog entry is also worth a read:
http://blog.damballa.com/?p=1055

Brand new computer - Windows 7 - Browser Mozilla Firefox - Trying to install Adobe Flashplayer - after initial box appears, I click 'save' and nothing happens - McAffee Anti virus already installed

Brand new computer - Windows 7 - Browser Mozilla Firefox - Trying to install Adobe Flashplayer - after initial box appears, I click 'save' and nothing happens - McAffee Anti virus already installed - how do proceed?

Try using these installers:
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This is my first mac - what is the anti virus protocol with a mac?

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Try using ClamXav 2.2.4. If you are not now using a hardware router I highly recommend you do so. Preferably use Ethernet for your local network. If you use wireless be sure it's protected by using WPA2 security.
Use your head and don't download something when you don't know what it is, what it does, or where it's from. Stay off of unknown websites and don't click links if you think you're not sure what will happen.

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I want to know how can I detect which anti virus is installed on the system using C#?
Jassim Rahma

You can use WMI to query this information. The code to do so would work like this:
ManagementObjectSearcher searcher = new ManagementObjectSearcher(@"root\SecurityCenter2", "SELECT * FROM AntiVirusProduct");
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if (result.Count > 0)
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else
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Note that the location on that first line might be "root\SecurityCenter" on some systems. It might be best to run this portion of code for both "root\SecurityCenter" and "root\SecurityCenter2".
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I have recently purchased my Mac Pro and would like to install VMware Fusion in order to put Windows Vista on my system. (Have a lot of old PC storage I want to bring in.) What is a good anti-virus program for this type of installation?
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I use Fusion to run Win XP Pro on my Mac Pro, as well. While I mostly use it to access my company's network using a set of company-supplied Windows utilities -- I'm satisfied with the overall result. For anti-virus protection, I use AVG Free Anti-Virus. Every time I run Fusion or Boot Camp, AVG Free AV checks for updates (too frequently, for my preferences); but it scans my system for viruses every time as well (a scan frequency that I really like). So, overall, it works well.
I don't tend to use my Win XP applications very much, so I try to only use freeware there. (But I had to buy SnagIt -- an excellent tool for capturing anything on your screen, including videos.) Otherwise, I have this bunch of freeware applications installed (and occasionally used):
1. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
2. AVG Anit-SpyWare Free Edition
3. Mozilla Firefox
4. Mozilla Thunderbird
5. Apple Quicktime
6. Apple iTunes
7. Apple Bonjour for Windows
8. Free Launchbar
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How do I COMPLETELY uninstall Avast anti-virus (free edition) from my Mac?

How do we completely uninstall Avast anti-virus, latest edition from my Mac? This product has really messed up my Safari browser with all the extensions and
possible plug-ins!
Thank you for any advice!

If you don't have an uninstaller:
Uninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Applications may create preference files that are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can look for them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
Some software use startup daemons or agents that are a new feature of the OS. Look for them in /Library/LaunchAgents/ and /Library/LaunchDaemons/ or in /Home/Library/LaunchAgents/.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term. Unfortunately Spotlight will not look in certain folders by default. You can modify Spotlight's behavior or use a third-party search utility, EasyFind, instead.
Some applications install a receipt in the /Library/Receipts/ folder. Usually with the same name as the program or the developer. The item generally has a ".pkg" extension. Be sure you also delete this item as some programs use it to determine if it's already installed.
There are many utilities that can uninstall applications. Here is a selection:
    1. AppZapper
    2. AppDelete
    3. Automaton
    4. Hazel
    5. AppCleaner
    6. CleanApp
    7. iTrash
    8. Amnesia
    9. Uninstaller
10. Spring Cleaning
For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software.

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If you want to get more serious about editing, you should consider looking iMovie 6 as it has much more flexibility in rearranging clips, adding and editing sounds, etc. However, it will only interface with DV tape cameras, which by the way, are the highest quality pics available, and you can create DVD disks.
You might try borrowing a tape camera to make a test run and compare it to a camera that uses a HD for storage. Use iM 8 and compare to ease, etc, and the product to one created in iM 6. This certainly is not the kind of recommendation you are asking for, but maybe will help in making your decision about which way to go.

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Please don't. You really don't need anti-virus software. Visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on anti-virus software and malware. Also, see Viruses, Trojans, Malware - and other aspects of Internet Security.
If you must use such software then use ClamXav 2.2.2.

HT1338 What is the best Anti-Virus to install on Mac OS X 10.6.8? Which one is the most effective?

Dear all,
I would like to get more references about which antivirus program could be more powerful and effective to maintain the Mac OS X 10.6.8 secure.
Many thanks in advance,

Hello:
NO anti-virus software is needed (or desirable) for a Mac running OS X. There are NO viruses that affect a Mac running OS X - none. You will hear that some malware exists, but that is preventable by avoiding strange sites or downloading from unknown sources.
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