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Old 06-09-2015, 11:13 AM   #1
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MAC Virus scan or protection Help

I have a MAC but not very familiar with it and think it may have a bug. Anyone know the best method for scanning a mac or should I just install some virus protection SW? Are the free ones any good?

I keep getting popup adds for MAC Keeper and they're relentless, hard to close without ending up on their site.

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Old 06-09-2015, 03:25 PM   #2
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MACs don't get viruses....you didn't pick the blue pill did you

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Old 06-09-2015, 03:27 PM   #3
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I don't currently have a MAC but looking this up: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2406379,00.asp


I would choose Sophos for a free one.

Remember to backup your machine fully on Time machine before installing any AV

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Old 06-09-2015, 03:41 PM   #4
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Thanks Guys. Fortunately, I'm smart enough to not "click here for help" on the "you've got a virus" popup but I've had a couple of instances lately where OSX had automatically closed web sites and left a box in its place indicating the sight was trying to install malicious software. My firewall is pretty tight but who knows what the kids are clicking on.

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Thanks Guys. Fortunately, I'm smart enough
That is interesting seeing as how you bought a mac. 😄
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Safari can still get hijacked. Force quit the app, turn off your wifi and then reset Safari.
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full package Nortons....even tho it does auto protect UUUU have to do manual full scan.... somtimes super scrub no problems in last 5 years.

For U MAC's check this: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987

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That is interesting seeing as how you bought a mac. 😄
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Yah, I drank the cool aid after getting an iPhone and iPad for work. I do like it but it's a PIA wiring with windows based stuff since I don't have the MS office suite on it. It's fantastic for photos, which is what we bought it for really so no complaints here.

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