Comments on: Top 10 free ways to secure your Mac

By: 十大免費的方法來保護您的Mac | Apple Pie

十大免費的方法來保護您的Mac | Apple Pie — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:56:34 +0000

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By: Java for OS X 2012-006, Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 11 - FairerPlatform

Java for OS X 2012-006, Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 11 - FairerPlatform — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:17:08 +0000

[...] That bit of boilerplate describes a smart feature Apple has built into Java that removes the plugin, essentially eliminating Java-based security threats. I take that notion to the next level by disabling Java manually until it’s needed, which is just one of the free and easy things you can do to keep your Mac secure — Top 10 free ways to secure your Mac. [...]

By: Norton iAntivirus 1.0: A basic, dumb antivirus app that's free | FairerPlatform

Tue, 22 May 2012 18:45:32 +0000

[...] in about four minutes and unsurprisingly found nothing as I’m a ClamXav user that keeps a tight lid on security. RAM usage remained relatively constant at a modest 360MB, though CPU usage regularly spiked above [...]

By: Leopard Security Update 2012-003, Flashback Removal Security Update for Leopard ship | FairerPlatform

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:38:23 +0000

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By: Dr Web data underscores need to get, apply OS X, Java updates | FairerPlatform

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:41:57 +0000

[...] run Software Update and get the latest patches from Apple, and then get with the program. Securing your Mac takes little [...]

By: One-in-five Macs have PC viruses | FairerPlatform

One-in-five Macs have PC viruses | FairerPlatform — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:47:56 +0000

[...] Mac fans, yuck it up, but take Clulely’s admonition to heart and protect yourselves by taking common sense steps, including using antivirus [...]

By: ClamXav 2.2.5: Tweaks Sentry, fixes auto-update issue | FairerPlatform

ClamXav 2.2.5: Tweaks Sentry, fixes auto-update issue | FairerPlatform — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:16:13 +0000

[...] I have been beating this drum for years, though it’s only recently become fashionable to recommend every Mac user install and use antivirus software. But that’s just one of the free and easy steps you should take to secure your Mac. [...]

By: Thomcarl

Thomcarl — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:06:41 +0000

I question the integrity of software companies based on past performance. To my mind they are in effect self serving and dollar motivated.

By: FlashBack doom recedes for now | FairerPlatform

FlashBack doom recedes for now | FairerPlatform — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:20:47 +0000

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By: Save $40 when you buy Parallels, Kaspersky together | FairerPlatform

Save $40 when you buy Parallels, Kaspersky together | FairerPlatform — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:38:26 +0000

[...] it’s worth, I stopped arguing and installed ClamXav, which is free, on my Macs years ago — Top 10 free ways to secure your Mac… Recent security posts: — Apple ships stand-alone Flashback Malware Removal Tool [...]

By: Apple ships stand-alone Flashback Malware Removal Tool | FairerPlatform

Apple ships stand-alone Flashback Malware Removal Tool | FairerPlatform — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:33:03 +0000

[...] Flashback, but not all variants — Apple lays Mac App Store double authentication groundwork — Top 10 free ways to secure your Mac — Mother of all Mac botnets? BackDoor.Flashback.39 spreads — OpenDNS blocks Flashback [...]

By: Apple delivers Java updates with Flashback removal | FairerPlatform

Apple delivers Java updates with Flashback removal | FairerPlatform — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:42:50 +0000

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By: the rocr

the rocr — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:08:44 +0000

False positives are a fairly common occurance regardless of which AV app is used. You need to take a look at what Sophos found. It’s overwhelmingly likely that it found phsishing heuristics (email) or some sort of PC malware that won’t directly affect your Mac — have a second look and lets us know what you found

By: Tim Law

Tim Law — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:11:19 +0000

I forgot to mention this. I even ran the Terminal commands – as per what has been written on some sites – and again, NO virus/malware.

By: Tim Law

Tim Law — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:46:17 +0000

I’ve just downloaded and installed Sophos Anti-Virus software, and it says there are 5 virus/malware. I’ve also scanned with ClamXav and Flashback and BOTH these softwares say my iMac isn’t infected. So why the discrepancy? I suspect Sophos – coming from a company that SELLS and HOPE to sell (more) anti-virus softwares is merely listing the virus/malwareinfection so that we end up buying their software. I’m uninstalling Sophos. This message/feedback is to warn users not to bother installing the Sophos anti-virus software. Plus, based on the feedback from users, I still haven’t heard of any saying their Macs have ACTUALLY being infected.

By: Dan Knight

Dan Knight — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:04:58 +0000

OpenDNS says that if you use its free DNS service, it will protect you from Flashback.

By: the rocr

the rocr — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:00:45 +0000

The closest thing to free that I found was Hands Off:

http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/35277/hands-off!

which offers a 30-day trial. There are command line methods, but that’s probably not what you had in mind.

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:56:28 +0000

I practice all of these coming from windows I arrived cautious and remain diligent. Never doubted one day they would start pestering us too. Sophos is super easy to let run in the back ground.

By: Curmudgeon

Curmudgeon — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:23:59 +0000

While not free, Little Snitch is terribly useful for catching programs trying to “phone home” and to block them doing so. Is there a free alternative for this?