On 25/08/2010 02:38, FromTheRafters wrote:
> "~BD~"<BoaterDave@hotmail.co.uk.> wrote in message
> news:YoydnXK8LqwQ2enRnZ2dnUVZ8iydnZ2d@bt.com...
>> On 24/08/2010 20:31, Peter Foldes wrote:
>>> David
>>>
>>> Mac has a low chance of being infected because when you go (as an
>>> example) to a site that has an infector then the infector in most of
>>> the cases is written for a PC. The infector has to be written purposely
>>> for a Mac for the Mac to be infected. So,in most and if not in all cases
>>> the PC is the one that is going to be infected. Since PC is used by the
>>> majority ,the chance of a Mac being infected is slim but it can and does
>>> happen.

>> Hmmm! OK!
>>
>> So .. oooooo - if *you* had a Mac, exactly how would *you* protect
>> same from the bad guys?

>
> Same way as a PC. Safe practices, and antivirus.
>

Thanks for your reply FTR

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Which anti-virus software do *you* recommend for OS X ?

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I am aware of MacScan 2.7 See: http://macscan.securemac.com/

Does anyone have any experience of the effectiveness of same?

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Dave - there are not many AV's yet from which to choose!