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w3ace How have they bastardized Linux to the extent that Anti-virus software is needed ?
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galaga Maybe not needed, but I'm sure that Norton would strongly *suggest* using some.
Apple technical document advises Mac users to install antivirus software
Obsessable News Feed —
Although there is nothing new to Apple's recent recommendation that people install antivirus software, some reports are trying to spin this advice as a sign of danger for OS X users. Brian Krebs at the Washington Post takes note that Apple has recommended in a November 21st technical note quietly posted to their support site that Apple users install antivirus software. A quick glance over the conversations below will show that a whole group of websites are jumping on this news as if it is a landmark event.
However, this quiet release of a technical note isn't a "sky is ...
Apple hints at Mac virus threat
T3.com All —
... to avoid a cold, Apple seems to think loading up on software will keep you safe. Why the sudden threat? Well, it seems Apple is a victim of its own success. When Mac using was a niche activity, it was pretty pointless writing a virus specifically aimed at Mac users. Now that the Mac is the computer of choice for the beautiful people, it's worth loading a few pages with malicious code to steal personal data and online accounts. Don't say we didn't warn you. Link: Apple (via BBC ) Related links: [image]
Apple updates antivirus version numbers, security savants lose grip on reality
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... . What now? Is Apple's security story on the marketing front now undermined by the quiet truthtelling of the support site? Should Justin Long apologize to John Hodgman? Are cats and dogs now living together? Is the BBC picking up the story (yes, unfortunately, it is)? ...
False Alarm: Apple Mac OS X Anti-Virus Recommendation Is Old [Apple]
Gizmodo —
... article, only lists new versions, which is usual and not out of the ordinary at all. In fact, the old note itself is actually nothing new either. Apple offered anti-virus software for Mac OS X as part of their .Mac subscription. In fact, the company has been recommending virus software since the pre-Unix years. In other words: No conspiracy theories, no "quietly published" technical notes. Just the same old recommendation they have been doing forever. [Washington Post, BBC News, and BBC dot.life]
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Apple Removes Antivirus Support Note, Reiterates OS X's Built-In Protections [Apple]
Gizmodo —
... out of the box. It seems that Apple has thought twice about the whole antivirus situation and declared the article entirely obsolete, putting it in line with their Mac and PC "Virus" TV commercial. Their rationale is that the Unix user architecture and security policies in Mac OS X make it inherently much more secure than its Windows counterparts (though not bulletproof) therefore not needing the antivirus protection necessary in PC boxes. [CNET and BBC] [It's funny how Cnet quietly edited their previous article to make it sound ...
Apple Removes Antivirus Support Note, Reiterates OS X's Built-In Protection [Apple]
Gizmodo —
... out of the box. It seems that Apple has thought twice about the whole antivirus situation and declared the article entirely obsolete, putting it in line with their Mac and PC "Virus" TV commercial. Their rationale is that the Unix user architecture and security policies in Mac OS X make it inherently much more secure than its Windows counterparts (though not bulletproof) therefore not needing the antivirus protection necessary in PC boxes. [CNET and BBC] [It's funny how Cnet quietly edited their previous article to make it sound ...
Apple Removes Anti-VIrus Support Note, Reiterates Macs Have Protection Built-In [Apple]
Gizmodo —
... of the box. It seems that Apple has thought twice about the whole anti-virus situation and declared the article entirely obsolete, putting it in line with their Mac and PC "Virus" TV commercial. Their rationale is that the Unix user architecture and security policies in Mac OS X make it inherently much more secure—although not bullet-proof—than its Windows counterparts, therefore not needing the anti-virus protection necessary in PC boxes. [CNET and BBC] [It's funny how Cnet quietly edited their previous article to make it sound ...
BBC admits to large Apple faux pas
p2pnet news —
p2pnet news view | Security:- By way of a big ooops, “There was a web firestorm yesterday over an apparent warning from Apple that its users could be vulnerable to attack and should consider installing anti-virus software,” says the BBC’s Rory Cellan-Jones.
“It was a firestorm that we helped to fan with a story - and a post on this blog,” he admits, going on:
“Now it appears that the story was old …”
Old?
Like 2007 and, “What’s more, the November ...
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