I just ordered the early 2011 Macbook pro

...i'm new mac...it here tuesday.

i've googled, , heard, gotten mixed answers.


do need 3rd party spyware/virus scanner?


i've been using windows since touched computer in 1996: , i've had share of viruses/spyware.

literally 10 minutes ago got trojan (and didn't download anything, happen on mac???) virus scanner auto detected!

 

currently there zero viruses affecting mac os x in public circulation, there other kinds of malware existing, can infect mac.
long don't install software unknown , untrusted sources, safe, malware needs administrative permissions run successfully, means, need install malware yourself, can't install (one of reasons, why mac os x virus hasn't appeared yet).
learn more malware in mac os x , steps can taken protect yourself, read following f.a.q.:

mac virus/malware info by ggjstudios
the above f.a.q. includes following topics:

• malware terminology - difference between viruses, worms, , trojans?
• antivirus apps
• what security steps should take?
• what sending files windows users?
• why being redirected other sites?
• recent threats in news

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to learn more mac os x: helpful information mac user by ggjstudios​

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