I previously used ClamXAV but switched to the free Sophos product when it was released a few months ago. Both are strictly anti-virus, no firewall or other security bits are included, which is how I personally like it. Both are accessible with VO, though Sophos seems to be using some non-standard control panel that requires some getting used to.
Neither product has ever given me any problems that I am aware of. Of course malware in general is less of a problem on OSX, and while ClamX was kind enough to point out a potential "phishing" email found in one of my mailboxes during a full scan, nothing else nasty has ever been reported. Disclaimer: I previously worked in IT security and, while I don't consider myself to be inherently paranoid, I've seen enough crap to be convinced that some form of malware protection should be used on a Mac. When I hear the inevitable quips about how OSX is inherently secure, or how it's a waste to run malware protection software on a Mac, or other such short-sighted comments, I just sigh and press the delete button. No links pasted because both products will show at the top of a properly worded google search. HTH, Bryan On Feb 19, 2011, at 10:30 AM, Ian Robinson wrote: > Hi All, > > I got my Mac about 10 days ago and have been running Virus Barrier in > evaluation mode. Before I buy the software, has anyone got any suggestions > for other anti virus software? > > Thanks in advance. > > Ian > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
