Apple advises users to use multiple antiviruses.

[Agnostic Bear]

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/11...c-anti-virus/1

According to ITWire's Stephen Withers, Apple has quietly been updating its knowledge base with an entry which “encourages the widespread use of multiple antivirus utilities so that virus programmers have more than one application to circumvent, thus making the whole virus writing process more difficult.”

While not actually going all-out and saying that the Mac platform is vulnerable to viruses – indeed, many Mac users consider the enhanced security of the platform to be one of its main selling points over the more popular Windows OS – the company does go on to recommend three different packages – Intego VirusBarrier, Norton Anti-Virus, and McAfee VirusScan – which can help protect your Mac from those nasty virus writers.

This change of heart from the company seems to be a direct response to the spread of the RSPlug trojan, which is often found disguised as a key generator or software cracking tool. The trojan is designed to alter the configuration of an infected system to use a hijacked DNS server, potentially diverting users to phishing sites in place of legitimate destinations. In a move that mirrors advancements made in the world of Windows malware, the most recent version preceeding the anti-virus advice from Apple featured an auto-downloading update process through which the virus author could distribute new and potentially more damaging payloads to already infected systems.

While the underlying technology behind Mac OS X – BSD – is considered by many to be more secure than the Windows codebase, no system is perfect. Although viruses are far less common on the platform, it's always better to be safe than sorry – and with reasonable protection available free of charge, I would advise Mac users to join their Windows brethren in the warm, fuzzy embrace of the virus scanners.

Both Intego and Norton are available from the Apple online store.

[newWORLDorder]

Was predictable you would post something like this


I am not going to bother until a closer word of mouth spreads, I dont know anyone who has caught anything.

[Hayd93]

Well i can tell you now no virus scanner will be going on my mac

[Nick.]

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/11...c-anti-virus/1

Both Intego and Norton are available from the Apple online store.

I use the same anti-virus as you claim to use... Common Sense...

[Agnostic Bear]

Was predictable you would post something like this


I am not going to bother until a closer word of mouth spreads, I dont know anyone who has caught anything.

I thought all Mac users did what Apple said?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2550

[newWORLDorder]

Proving most peoples point you know jack all about Mac's and Apple.

[xxMATTGxx]

I do actually have a Anti-Virus application installed on my mac, but I never scan it.

[xxMATTGxx]

Sorry for the double post, but this is adding new information. It seems that the page has been around for years.

According to Macworld, Apple removed a Knowledge Base article about antivirus software compatible with Mac OS X.
The article received "a lot of attention" because it seemingly contradicted Apple's marketing messages about malware for Mac. Our own Michael Rose tried to take the kettle off the stove, noting that the article had been around for years before the Washington Post noticed it this week.
Macworld's Jim Dalrymple spoke with Apple spokesman Bill Evans, who said "We have removed the Knowledge Base article because it was old and inaccurate. The Mac is designed with built-in technologies that provide protection against malicious software and security threats right out of the box."
Even so, Evans admitted, "Since no system can be 100% immune from every threat, running anti-virus software may offer additional protection."