Ok first off, i would like to say that i am very confident in my macbooks ability to keep out viruses and spyware etc. however, is there a way to do virus/spyware scans on my macbook without spending a whole lot of money? or a downloadable app?
For viruses, your Mac is safe. The only thing you can do is pass on a file with virus onto a Windows computer where it can do harm. You can use this to scan stuff before sending it to a Windows computer:
For viruses, your Mac is safe. The only thing you can do is pass on a file with virus onto a Windows computer where it can do harm. You can use this to scan stuff before sending it to a Windows computer:
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http://www.clamxav.com/
Free.
For spyware or a rootkit to work it will need to make a net connection. This enables you to monitor and deny net traffic.
http://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/index.html
Free time-limited trial, $25 license.
Frankly... I wouldn't bother.
For viruses, your Mac is safe. The only thing you can do is pass on a file with virus onto a Windows computer where it can do harm. You can use this to scan stuff before sending it to a Windows computer:
http://www.clamxav.com/
Free.
For spyware or a rootkit to work it will need to make a net connection. This enables you to monitor and deny net traffic.
http://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/index.html
Free time-limited trial, $25 license.
Frankly... I wouldn't bother.
thank you very much for your help