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Security... an issue with Macs?

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Posted 06 May 2007 - 04:04 PM

I was wondering if I should get security software for my Mac. I currently do not have one, but on my Windows I have installed Norton 360. Does a Mac need a firewall other than the default one built in, and does it need an anti-virus/anti-spyware suite?
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Posted 06 May 2007 - 04:46 PM

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Does a Mac need a firewall other than the default one built in
No, but I do recommend getting a router if you don't have one already.
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does it need an anti-virus/anti-spyware suite?
Currently, no.

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Posted 06 May 2007 - 05:50 PM

-Hi,
Not adding much to -d00d's post. But if you have your Mac and PC setup with a router via LAN you should be fine.
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Posted 06 May 2007 - 07:27 PM

the only security issue is people will steal a Mac given half a chance.
other than that. no worries. .... 'cept get a router like Derik said.
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Posted 07 May 2007 - 06:10 PM

Alright, thanks guys... I'm thinking that my 2Wire one that came with AT&T DSL will pass as a router?
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Posted 07 May 2007 - 06:16 PM

only if it has router capabilities built in.
if it's a single output, nope..
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