Comments on: Norton AntiVirus 11 ships for Leopard – huh?

By: Frank

Frank — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:00:31 +0000

I agree with Stephen. Even if Macs (knowingly) do not have a major problem with viruses, it is important to detect any that you receive from what ever other sources.

I think the Mac environment is fortunate in two ways when it comes to viruses. Firstly, why would any one bother to infect such a small part of the market? If you are a malicious virus creator it would make more sense to target the biggest market (Windows) than such a small market that Macs hold. Secondly, the Mac OS does make it more difficult for viruses but there is no cure for a user that does not understand the implications of allowing a process to run that may be malicious.

Personally I do use Norton AV and it has not caused me any issues and I feel somewhat better that at least there is that extra level of security.

By: a54

a54 — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:53:06 +0000

Jonathan, Jesus Chris IS Gods son, who was sent to die on a cross to save All of US from our sins. God says that if we belive in his SON, We will have ever lasting life. Think about it… in your heart, you know what is right and wrong!

By: John S

John S — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:39:45 +0000

Not that I do not agree with you. But I just read that the Army is implementing Mac’s into their system because Windows server’s are too unsafe. But the bad guy’s will certainly not give up and will start to work on attacks for the Mac. My only question is why does Norton charge more for Mac AV software then it does for Windows? Let’s hope AVG does a version for Mac! $50 is too much for a piece of AV software. These AV software makers have always worked on a users fear of a total computer crash to get them to buy their software and pay the yearly fee for updates to virus signatures. I would much rather trust Apple to come up with a AV program like Microsofts One Care.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:47:56 +0000

@Macmies

Bad guys can look at the Mac all they want. Bad guys will write a virus for the Mac one day, I’m sure. I have no doubt about that one bit.

That doesn’t change the fact that Norton Antivirus is bloated, useless, crapware.

Do you honestly think if someone is clever enough to write the first real virus for the Mac that they’re not also going to be able to completely bypass Norton?

If you must use a antivirus on the Mac, use Clamxav

http://www.clamxav.com/

By: Macmies

Macmies — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:47:04 +0000

Time’s are changing. Running around saying Mac doesn’t need a virus protection program is just plain stupid. Bad guys are starting to take a loot at Mac right now and arrogance of Mac users doesn’t make things any better. There will be viruses for Mac. Believe me. Sooner than later it will hit you.