search technology reviews, news, features, group tests
Popular Searches:   video , dell , dvd
Mobile Edition  | 
 |  Register
 |  Newsletters  | 
Sitemap  |  RSS
RSS
Tuesday November 24, 2009 12:05 AM AEST
Skip Navigation LinksPC Authority > News > Do Mac users now need Anti-Virus?
Do Mac users now need Anti-Virus?
NEWS

Do Mac users now need Anti-Virus?

by William Maher  on Jul 2, 2008
Tags: Anti-virus
1 comment in this discussion
"PC, Mac, Linux or whatever; there are 3 types attidues regarding anti-virus and other security software: 1. Naive - those who do not know they need these tools, or if they have them do not know ..."
By totoaus
 
The new iAntivirus is being pitched at Mac users previously thought to be safe from the threat of viruses and Web nasties. The program's creator PC Tools says the idea Macs are safe is a myth.
While PC Tools CEO Cimon Clausen says Macs are "relatively safe", the company is nevertheless using the latest round of Mac specific threats to promote iAntivirus. One of these includes the AppleScript.THT trojan, reportedly affecting Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5.

Mind you, even PC Tools' own data lists just 2% of Mac specific threats as viruses - the rest includes keyloggers, hacking tools, and backdoors. The PC Tools iAntivirus software is a "lightweight" anti-malware tool that only targets Mac specific threats.

Maybe Mac users won't have the last laugh about being virus-free for long.

click to view full size imageclick to view full size imageclick to view full size image
Email a Friend Email this
Print Page Print this
Tweet This Tweet this
Feedback Send us your tips


Ads by Google

Comments: 1
Thoughts on this article? Add a comment below.
totoaus
Jul 16, 2008 9:34 PM
 PC, Mac, Linux or whatever; there are 3 types attidues regarding anti-virus and other security software:
1. Naive - those who do not know they need these tools, or if they have them do not know how to use or maintain them. This is the bulk of users on most IT platforms.
2. Idiots - who know of these tools, but deny a need. These seem to be the most passionate in the Mac community.
3. Cautious - who buy the software, learn it, use it and maintain it. These are the ones who you seldom hear from, so you do not know how many there are.
I have no sympathy for anyone who fails to use and understand tools that keep their computer safe, they deserve the problems they have.
As I recall, some of the first viruses in the wild attacked Macs, and while many more attack other systems, the increasing commonality between Mac & PC versions of Microsoft Office make Macs particularly vulnerable.


Comment made about the PC Authority article:
Do Mac users now need Anti-Virus??
The new iAntivirus is being pitched at Mac users previously thought to be safe from the threat of viruses and Web nasties. The program's creator PC Tools says the idea Macs are safe is a myth.

What do you think? Join the discussion.
Login or register to submit a comment.
 

Top Stories

Telstra confirm 30Mbit national network plan - but don't mention the NBN
Telstra has completed the 100Mbit upgrade to their Melbourne cable network and are next planning to get 30Mbit speeds into the rest of the country; but first they'll need to dispel those endless NBN comparisons
 
Red Hat updates with Fedora 12
Red Hat has released the latest version of its Fedora open source operating system and has added new video, virtualisation and networking support..
 
Picking the perfect home entertainment box: Movie downloads come to the Xbox 360
Unmetered download agreements are next the battleground as games consoles follow the Apple TV's lead to support movie download services.
 


 
Intel
 
Popular
Most Discussed
PC Authority Featured Retailers
hot bargains from the mwave store
City Software, Australia's online computer store with up to 80% off RRP
special offers from dell
Special promotions from the Apple store - Redeem here
PC Authority Featured Retailers
 
LogMeIn
 
 
Amazing Dell Coupons now available
 
Discover Apple
 

Plan Finder

Powered by WhistleOut

1) Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB35 plans 13%
2) Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB35 plans 1%
3) Blackberry Curve 85206 plans 1%
4) Nokia E7148 plans 9%
5) Blackberry Bold 900014 plans 6%
Three iiNet Virgin Mobile Vodafone
« 1 of »
1) iiNet32 plans 9%
2) Netspace33 plans 3%
3) Optus47 plans 1%
4) Telstra BigPond41 plans 4%
5) 37 plans 1%

Compare: Mobiles | Broadband

PC Authority