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MacMost Now 357: Do Macs Need Anti-Virus Software?

May 16th, 2011 No comments

The most asked question about Mac security is answered by MacMost.com’s video blog post MacMost Now 357: Do Macs Need Anti-Virus Software? Now on to Gary’s comments.

Read this ZDNet’s link:

An AppleCare support rep talks: Mac malware is “getting worse”

And read this article about “Scareware” software for Mac users by Computerworld.com.

Better advice yet, check out 10 Mac Security Tips at if you have a Mac and are new to securing your Mac.

If not, and you want more robust security, check out the National Security Administration’s (NSA) PDF on hardening tips for SNOW LEOPARD on how to secure your Mac or hardening tips for LEOPARD on how to secure your Mac.

Keeping your Facebook clean, i.e. safe (maybe wash your face?).

June 30th, 2009 No comments

Here’s a good link by Mari Smith “10 Ways to Stay Safe on Facebook” on how to keep your Facebook account clean from bad folks.  Too often new technology is great, but as with anything, so abuse it and get others to abuse it for malicious activity.

Keep safe.

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