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OSX Security Software?

Posted by Andrew Mon, 08 May 2006 22:52:00 GMT

In the interest of reducing security threats to your Mac, you should go out right now and get the latest security software designed specifically to address OSX vulnerabilities. NOT.

Don’t be suckered by those marketing FUD, or so says ZD Net UK in this article, in which the threat of danger to your mac from malicious attacks is compared to the danger of death from choking on ice cream.

“Phew. At last, the world is safe from the thousands of Intel-specific Mac viruses, worms, trojans and other malware that make today’s OS X experience one long struggle against evil. Or it would be, were there any. Which there aren’t. Not one.”

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In danger on Safari?

Posted by Andrew Tue, 21 Feb 2006 23:03:00 GMT

With the recent publicity of Mac-targeted viruses, worms and other malicious critters, Macphiles should be aware of the inherent danger of going on Safari. There are really big and mean critters out there waiting to pounce…

Read about it

It’s good to know we have other very good options, like Camino

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