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Re: Adware/Spyware on Mac/OS X


From: Cal Frye <cjf () CALFRYE COM>
Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 12:27:43 -0400

Stanclift, Michael wrote:
I think Apple does a huge
disservice to its users and to the technology community by making
them think simply using their OS is enough to protect them from the
dangers on the Internet.

To give credit where it's due, back in November Apple did indeed
recommend it's users use antivirus software. Although they didn't
exactly shout this from the rooftops...

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2008/12/apple_mac_users_should_get_ant.html?nav=rss_blog

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