Yes, as far as I know there are currently no viruses for mac. However, Malware is becoming more prevalent, hence the possibility of protection in the future. On 31 Oct 2011, at 23:35, barbara jones wrote:
> Thanks James. Why don't you use virus protection? Is it because Mac's > usually don't get viruses? > Barbara > > > -----Original Message----- > From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net > [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of James AUSTIN > Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 7:24 PM > To: Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility > Subject: Re: Virus protection > > > Hi Barbara, > > There are three that I am aware of but as yet don't use any. This is likely > to change in the near future though. The issue of Anti-Virus/Malware is a > little contentious among some in the Mac community. As i say, this is > changing though. Nevertheless, there are some companies who seem to be > reputable. Others on list will be able to advise on accessibility I'm sure. > > 1. Intego - Virus Barrier X > http://www.intego.com/virusbarrier/ > > You can also get a free version of this from the App Store, which will scan > your computer for infections etc, but *you* must run it manually. The paid > version is automatic though. > > 2. ProtectMac > http://www.protectmac.com/antivirus/ > 3. MacScan > http://macscan.securemac.com/ > 4. F-Secure > http://www.f-secure.com/en/web/home_gb/home > > TC :) > James > > Also, apart from the Intego site, www.securemac.com often provides good > advice. Hope this helps On 31 Oct 2011, at 22:37, barbara jones wrote: > >> Hello >> What are people using on a Mac laptop? How user friendly are the ones >> being used. thanks >> Barbara >> >> <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> >> >> To reply to this post, please address your message to >> mac-access@mac-access.net >> >> You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum > at either the list's own dedicated web archive: >> <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> >> or at the public Mail Archive: >> <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/>. >> Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: >> <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml> >> >> The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, >> virus and worm-free! >> >> Please remember to update your membership options periodically by >> visiting the list website at: >> <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/> > > <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> > > To reply to this post, please address your message to > mac-access@mac-access.net > > You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at > either the list's own dedicated web archive: > <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> > or at the public Mail Archive: > <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/>. > Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: > <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml> > > The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus > and worm-free! > > Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting > the list website at: > <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/> > > <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> > > To reply to this post, please address your message to > mac-access@mac-access.net > > You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at > either the list's own dedicated web archive: > <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> > or at the public Mail Archive: > <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/>. > Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: > <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml> > > The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and > worm-free! > > Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting > the list website at: > <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/> <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at either the list's own dedicated web archive: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> or at the public Mail Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/>. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access@mac-access.net/maillist.xml> The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free! Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting the list website at: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/>
