Atsushi Sasaki said recently: > Hi all, > > Excuse me for my English but I have a couple of questions. I'd like to > post them one after another. I'd really appreciated it if anyone on the > list would answer one or some of them. > > To begin with, regarding a spyware for Macintosh. I've only got a > limited knowledge of malicious software which has the function to steal > the personal information out of someone's computer. I get a bit anxious > if my iMac G5 has been invaded by a kind of it. > > Q1 > Has anyone experienced a kind of spyware on MacOS? How did you realise > it? What method did you use by for searching it? > > Q2 > I heard the spyware of which name is Key logger(?) observing a typing > stroke from keyboard. Then, are there any spywares which can search in > PDF file on local drive to collect the important information? > > Q3 > Is is better even for us to regularly run anti-spyware/adware utility? > Is so, what's the recommendation? > > Thank you very much for your attention. > > ----- > Atsushi Sasaki > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
Hello Atsushi I am not aware of any adware or spyware on the Mac - at least nothing like the stuff that cripples Windows computers. Some applications 'phone home' to check various legitimate concerns such as product registration and whether there are updates. I am not saying it is impossible but the security holes in Windows do not exist on the Mac. Unless something occurs to indicate the contrary I would enjoy the freedom and lack of weeding chores that the Mac allows. all the best Brian -- Mac UK is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac UK list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-uk.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:mac-uk@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-uk%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
