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Apple begins recommending Antivirus utilities to users
Apple begins recommending Antivirus utilities to users
It looks like the care free days when Mac owners could sit back and relax without having to worry about malware are indeed coming to an end - maybe. Last month we told you about two new pieces of OS X malware that had been discovered and while neither poses a significant threat in most ...
Mac OS: Antivirus utilities
support.apple.com — Last Modified: November 21, 2008 Article: HT2550 Old Article: 4454 Summary Learn about antivirus utilities available for... the Mac OS. Products Affected Consumer Software, Mac OS Apple encourages the widespread use of multiple antivirus utilities so ... (more) Mac OS: Antivirus utilities
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blog.wired.com — Apple doesn't want you to believe what it says, even though the company claims it's not lying.... That's the gist of the Cupertino company's legal response to a lawsuit regarding allegedly misleading advertising for the iPhone 3G. The ... (more) Apple: Our Ads Don't Lie, But You're a Fool if You ...
Apple: Mac Users Should Get Antivirus Software
voices.washingtonpost.com — In a notable shift, Apple is now recommending that Mac users install anti-virus software to help users... secure their systems. In a technical note quietly published to its support site on Nov. 21, Apple issued the following advice: "Apple encourages the ... (more) Apple: Mac Users Should Get Antivirus Software
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Apple suggests Mac users Install antivirus softwareCNET News.com 12/2/2008
Apple changes its tune by advising Mac users to install antivirus software in nod that even Mac users aren't immune to rising malware threats.
Apple tells Mac users: Get anti-virusThe Register 12/2/2008
Bragging rights diminish by 12% in face of growing threat For the first time, Apple is recommending the use of anti-virus tools to protect Mac systems.…
Say It Ain't So: Apple Encourages Antivirus SoftwareToday @ PC World 12/2/2008
After years of promoting Macs as safer than PCs, Apple is now quietly suggesting users run security software.
Apple's antivirus advice 'big to-do about nothing,' says researcherLatest from Computerworld 12/2/2008
Apple recently recommended that Mac users consider running antivirus software -- a move some see as a change of heart by a company that has poked fun at rival Windows for being susceptible to attacks.