Apple: Mac Users Should Get Antivirus Software

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voices.washingtonpost.com - 12/2/2008

Apple: Mac Users Should Get Antivirus Software

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In a notable shift, Apple is now recommending that Mac users install anti-virus software to help users secure their systems. In a technical note quietly published to its support site on Nov. 21, Apple issued the following advice: "Apple encourages the widespread use of multiple anti-virus ...

support.apple.com - 11/27/2008

Mac OS: Antivirus utilities

— support.apple.com — Last Modified: November 21, 2008 Article: HT2550 Old Article: 4454 Summary Learn about antivirus utilities available for... the Mac OS. Products Affected Consumer Software, Mac OS Apple encourages the widespread use of multiple antivirus utilities so ... (more) Mac OS: Antivirus utilities

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news.cnet.com - 12/2/2008

Apple suggests Mac users install antivirus software

— news.cnet.com — Updates December 2 to correct that Apple previously recommended antivirus software to Mac users last year. A... follow-up blog will be posted that goes into more detail about the coverage. Apple is recommending that Mac users install antivirus ... (more) Apple suggests Mac users install antivirus software

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news.cnet.com - 12/3/2008

Apple deletes Mac antivirus suggestion

— news.cnet.com — Updated 7:45 p.m. PST with expert comment, at 7:20 p.m. PST with context on previous coverage, and... at 7:08 p.m. PST with background. Apple removed an old item from its support site late Tuesday that urged Mac customers to use multiple antivirus ... (more) Apple deletes Mac antivirus suggestion

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JustJosh

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Now I'm just waiting for the first major Mac virus. It will happen soon.

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