Hello Atsushi, welcome to the list (I don't remember seeing any posts from you in the past!)
As the others have posted, there are few current concerns but it is always a good idea to keep informed and have some measures in place for when things do change; Some sites to check out: <http://macscan.securemac.com/> Macscan is a spyware, and otherwise security watching program that I have heard good things about and had a good reputation in the older OS versions... <http://www.securemac.com/> This site posts security concerns for Mac users and may be good to watch for new developments... <http://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/index.html> Little Snitch is a well rated application that watches what programs want to make a connection to the internet and then lets you know about this and either allow or deny the program the access...be aware that many programs do regularly connect for good reasons though...iTunes, software update, QuickTime update, Safari.... It is difficult to know what is enough and what is too much security...luckily the Mac is quite safe in the current state and as others have mentioned, even without any additional software you are well protected if you have not enabled the 'root' account and have set the system preferences to require a password to change any settings.... Enjoy the relative safety and peace of mind! regards, Richard -- On 5/2/06 13:04, "Atsushi Sasaki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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] > -- 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
