Do i really need AV?

[Killa_ken]

At the moment don't have anti virus, I have never really heard of anyone on osx needing one, however after reading the thread about the keylogger in GD I'm tempted to get one.

So which firewall/antivirus?

 

[WotDa]

No.

Of course, there is a disclaimer on this post, so no sueing me in the event that you do find a virus from somewhere.

 

[AJUK]

OS X already has a firewall, make sure it is turned on under Sharing in System Prefences, remembering to opt for stealth under advanced.

Antivirus/spyware is not needed.

 

[Deleted member 651465]

Can of worms deployed.

 

[Irish_Tom]

Hehe. Can Open, Worms Everywhere.

I would rather be safe than sorry. All I'm going to say.

Panzer

 

[Will_3rd]

ClamXav might be something to look at

 

[J1234]

What ever you do don't use Norton, it's so bad it will make you commit suicide.

 

[Spyhop]

You don't even need one on Windows if you know what you're doing.

 

[moid]

I think the old saying " .. Better safe than sorry .. " comes to mind

 

[LordSplodge]

You don't even need one on Windows if you know what you're doing.

But you really do have to know what you are doing...

To the OP: If you have a hardware router and are careful with what Apps you install you should not need any AV software. However for piece of mind you may - just avoid Norton.

 

[barnettgs]

No, you don't really need one and as for installing applications, they don't install unless you are asked to put in password (or click ok if no password).

BUT if you're using Mail in Mac (non-web-based e-mail) and share/forwarding files regularly with Windows users then it might be wise to get AV since you don't want to pass on unsuspecting viruses for windows users!

 

[Deleted member 651465]

I think the old saying " .. Better safe than sorry .. " comes to mind

I prefer to call it "The belt & braces" approach

The Mac platform is pretty secure if you've got common sense+firewall turned on, the antivirus will stop you passing on Virii to other Windows users.