Re: do I need some sort of anti-virus suite for Mac OS X?

[Michael Salmon <lonestarr13 () gmail com>]

I think really should have anti-virus if you deal with Windows users,
especially if send/receive files from them.  If anything, just to scan
attachments for Windows viruses before passing them on to Windows users.  I
run ClamXav, I only have it actively monitor a few folders, like
safari/firefox folders, temp folders, Downloads.. things like that.  I never
notice a performance hit so I leave it running.

it seems like a constant war, last I heard Apple's official stance is they
do not recommend not running anti-virus :)

On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 5:21 PM, Sven Aluoor <aluoor () gmail com> wrote:

> Hi folks
>
> there are several vendors who offer anti-virus products for Mac OS X.
> That are the same, well-known vendors who are also in Windows world
> (for example Sophos, McAfee, Kaspersky). From Mac fanboys you hear
> something like "we don't need such crapware, because there are no
> viruses".
>
> What are security pros thinking? Do the anti-virus products protect
> against Mac specific malware/vulnerabilities?
> Do you recommend me an anti-virus package?
>
> cheers Sven
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