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Spyware/malicious software

#1 User is offline   marcmog 

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Posted 20 March 2009 - 08:42 PM

I would like to know if the Apple OS is susceptible to spyware and malicious software programs like the PC's.

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Posted 21 March 2009 - 10:46 AM

Any computer is open to malware. It's just that malware writers want to reach the largest user base so they target PCs.
There have been a few exploits on Macs
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Posted 21 March 2009 - 06:34 PM

if you want a mac antivirus, i found norton was rated most popular in cnet. i dont know it its any good or not because i use windows. mac antivirus from symantec (nortons creators) http://download.cnet.com/Norton-AntiVirus-....html?tag=mncol

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