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JustJosh Yeah, I knew this was going to happen eventually. I'm surprised there isn't more malware out for the Mac right now.
Apple advises use of Mac anti-virus
bit-tech.net News Feed —
... , Apple has quietly been updating its knowledge base with an entry which “ encourages the widespread use of multiple antivirus utilities so that virus programmers have more than one application to circumvent, thus making the whole virus writing process more difficult. ” While not actually going all-out and saying that the Mac platform is vulnerable to viruses – indeed, many Mac users consider the enhanced security of the platform to be one of its main selling points over the more popular Windows OS – the company does go on to recommend three different packages – Intego ...
Calling Mac users - Have you installed antivirus on your Mac?
Hardware 2.0 —
... Apple now recommends that users install antivirus software on their Mac systems. Well, have you? The knowledge base entry on Apple’s support site is short and to the point : Apple encourages the widespread use of multiple antivirus utilities so that virus programmers have more than one application to circumvent, thus making the whole virus writing process more difficult. Here are some available antivirus utilities: - Intego VirusBarrier X5, available from the Apple Online Store License: commercial - Symantec Norton Anti-Virus 11 for Macintosh, available from the Apple Online ...
Invulnerable No More: Apple Recommends Antivirus Software
Tech-Ex —
It's long been asserted that Apple computers are invulnerable to viruses. This has not been because the OS is flawless, but rather because hackers focused on the more popular OS: Windows, as well as the fact that most hackers had Windows machines. But no longer. With increased popularity has come increased vulnerability. And with that, Apple has actually begun recommending antivirus software for its users. Apple added a KB article to their site on November 21st. The article, titled "Mac OS: Antivirus utilities," says: Apple ...
Apple: Mac users should run anti-virus software
The Tech Report: News —
... that Mac users run anti-virus software just like their Windows-using counterparts. Here's the word straight from the company's knowledge base : Apple encourages the widespread use of multiple antivirus utilities so that virus programmers have more than one application to circumvent, thus making the whole virus writing process more difficult. Here are some available antivirus utilities: This knowledge base entry might signal a change of policy. Krebs says an Apple Store staffer told him less than three months ago "not to bother" with anti-virus software because "it was not ...
Justin Long's a Liar, Apple Tells Mac Users to Install Antivirus Software
Maximum PC —
... to install antivirus software."Apple encourages the widespread use of multiple antivirus utilities so that virus programmers have more than one application to circumvent, thus making the whole virus writing process more difficult," Apple posted on its support site. But don't take that to mean that Apple suddenly thinks its operating system is wrought with security holes. As Dave Marcus, director of security research and communications at McAfee ...
Apple Recommends Using AntiVirus Under OS X
Techgage News —
... According to Apple themselves, users should consider using an AntiVirus, which is quite a statement, given their ambitious advertising campaigns that portray OS X as being impenetrable. The three recommendations given on their support page are McAfee VirusScan for Mac, Symantec Norton AntiVirus 11 for Macintosh and Intego Virus Barrier X5. ...
Apple’s “install antivirus on your Mac” page is gone, but the idea lives on
Hardware 2.0 —
... has been removed, but the idea that Mac users might still benefit from protection still lives on. The page (which was here ) had the following to say on the subject: Apple encourages the widespread use of multiple antivirus utilities so that virus programmers have more than one application to circumvent, thus making the whole virus writing process more difficult. Here are some available antivirus utilities: - Intego VirusBarrier X5, available from the Apple Online Store License: commercial - Symantec Norton Anti-Virus 11 for Macintosh, available from the Apple Online Store ...
Apple removes anti-virus software recommendation
The Tech Report: News —
... as everyone thought. Apple has now deleted the knowledge base article and spoken to news sites to disavow the previous recommendation. Here's what an Apple spokesman ...
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