Re: Mac Spyware?

John Slade wrote:


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John Slade wrote:


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I'm looking for a Spyware Protection / Removal program for my Mac OS
but the only one I find (MacScan) just downloads in binary and locks
up the computer.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

I don't think its wise to run ANY computer without adequate
protection.


I recommend using a router and/or software based firewall. That's
the best protection because malware is not the only threat. Macs are
known to have numerous security holes that would allow for remote
control of your system. I don't know much about Mac virus protection
software but there is some out there. You should ask on a Mac forum
rather than in here because this newsgroup is full of people who will
call you a troll just for asking about Mac spyware.

If any Mac user tells you that there is no spyware on Macs, do not
listen to them. The most common form of spyware is the tracking cookie
and it exists on every system than can accept cookies. That means the
Mac too.

John

In the context of the OP, looking for spyware protection/removal
software, the replies are appropriate. You don't need spyware protection
software to manage/block cookies.


But spyware can be put on a machine using those security holes. It happens all the time. So in the context of the OP, spyware protection is needed even if the user isn't accepting cookies. Also in the context of the thread, there are fools out there that think there is no reason to protect OS X from any thing. Well that's taunting disaster. Even people who use Linux and Unix guard against exploits and other malware and that includes spyware. People should also guard against someone actually physically putting malware on OS X box. It might be a small risk but it is happening.

http://mackeyloggerprotection.com/


Yet all I have to do to check is to use the network utility on outgoing traffic that I never instantiated.
No problems yet.
.

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