Anti-Virus and Spam software and firewall - what is best

msksportmsksport
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in Mac Software edited January 2014
Hello:



I came over from the windows side and now a lover of mac.



I am always hearing different opinions from so many different people - some say don't need a anti-virus or spam software for a mac some say better to play on safe side.



Well, I plan to be on the safe side so I have the following questions:



1. What is a excellent anti-virus software for the mac?



2. What is a good spam software for the mac?



3. I am going to install my first mac server - questions should I be happy with just the mac firewall or should I purchase another software firewall software or should I purchase a hardware firewall so I can take the incoming cable service internet and plug into the firewall hardware and then plug into mac server??? I apologize about this hardware question but it tied into my software question.



Can anyone answer the above three questions with confidence and possible facts or written materials???



Thank you very much.

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  • Reply 1 of 2
    dave k.dave k. Posts: 1,306member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by msksport View Post


    Hello:



    I came over from the windows side and now a lover of mac.



    I am always hearing different opinions from so many different people - some say don't need a anti-virus or spam software for a mac some say better to play on safe side.



    Well, I plan to be on the safe side so I have the following questions:



    1. What is a excellent anti-virus software for the mac?



    2. What is a good spam software for the mac?



    3. I am going to install my first mac server - questions should I be happy with just the mac firewall or should I purchase another software firewall software or should I purchase a hardware firewall so I can take the incoming cable service internet and plug into the firewall hardware and then plug into mac server??? I apologize about this hardware question but it tied into my software question.



    Can anyone answer the above three questions with confidence and possible facts or written materials???



    Thank you very much.



    Honestly, don't waste money on Mac Antivirus or SPAM software. Its really not worth it. I have never used either on my Mac, and I have never ran into a problem with either.



    The built in FireWall on Mac OS X is fine. If you want something more robust, buy a good router and setup something on it...



    Look at this:



    http://www.silvermac.com/2008/why-th...ruses-for-osx/







    Dave
  • Reply 2 of 2
    dutch peardutch pear Posts: 588member
    My iMac is running since early 2006 nearly everyday for several hours without ANY antivirus, spam software or third-party firewall. It is connected directly to the internet. I have never had a single issue. Yes, this is the normal experience in using a Mac.



    By all means, install stuff if it makes you feel safe, but there has not been a convincing reason untill today. Just:
    • Don't install software from websites you're not sure are trustable

    • Don't open attachments from people you don't know/trust

    • Maintain backups of all important data on your Mac

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