Apple Store

[Rhisiart]

The UK Apple store is selling this product.

I thought the OS X was not affected by spyware?

(P.S. Just for the record, I don't need to cover my tracks!).

 

[Natobasso]

Check this discussion: http://forums.macosxhints.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11620

Looks like there are three different spyware programs for mac. Sounds like spyware is extremely rare still for macs so unless you have an unfixable issue you may not even need an app as of yet...

 

[Lt Major Burns]

nevertheless, business is business, and just because you know there isn't any spyware, doesn't mean everybody doesn't. i wouldn't be surprised if that ism'\t quite the little earner.

 

[Rhisiart]

nevertheless, business is business, and just because you know there isn't any spyware, doesn't mean everybody doesn't. i wouldn't be surprised if that ism'\t quite the little earner.

You mean that this is exploitation?

 

[Natobasso]

I just downloaded macscan and tried it on my work computer. It's been on the internet, receiving email, etc. for almost three years. Not one instance of spyware found.

I'd recommend not buying a spyware program for mac just yet unless you download questionable files on a regular basis (ie. lots of x-rated stuff or questionable software).

 

[Rhisiart]

I just downloaded macscan and tried it on my work computer. It's been on the internet, receiving email, etc. for almost three years. Not one instance of spyware found.

I'd recommend not buying a spyware program for mac just yet unless you download questionable files on a regular basis (ie. lots of x-rated stuff or questionable software).

I shall bear this in mind.

 

[Lt Major Burns]

You mean that this is exploitation?

yes, like all business. microsoft exploits the fact that most of joe public isn't even aware that there is an alternative to windows.

 

[Natobasso]

Now THERE'S a can of worms.

 

[Mikuro]

There are really only two reasons you would want anti-malware software on a Mac:

• They can remove malware that can't harm your Mac, but might harm any Windows users it made its way to. If you run a server, this is important.
• The mysterious crashes and poor performance they cause add excitement and drama to what otherwise might be a dull, predictable computing experience.