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Mac Viruses Continue to Lag Behind Windows Counterparts
webmonkey.com - 11/21/2008
Mac Viruses Continue to Lag Behind Windows Counterparts
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Quite a few software makers routinely release Windows versions ahead of Mac flavors — Skype, Google Chrome and Adobe Photoshop Elements to name a few — and now it seems that poor Mac users can’t even get a decent virus that’s on par with the threats Windows users face. ...
Best Buy cuts prices on Apple's Mac line for 4-day sale [u]
appleinsider.com - 11/24/2008
Best Buy cuts prices on Apple's Mac line for 4-day sale [u]
— appleinsider.com — Looking to get a jump-start on the holiday shopping season, Best Buy is working with Apple to... host a 4-day only sale that offers instant discounts across the entire Mac product line, including $100 - $150 off the latest MacBook, MacBook Air, and ... (more) Best Buy cuts prices on Apple's Mac line for 4-day sale [u]

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macpadd.com - 11/25/2008
MacPadd the aluminum mouse pad for the Mac
— macpadd.com — “This mouse padd has been a long time coming for a system (Mac) that is leading the... pack. It’s not your cheap neoprene pad that collects dust and dirt”. “Don’t get a better mouse, get a better mouse padd!” “This high performance mouse padd brings a ... (more) MacPadd the aluminum mouse pad for the Mac

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New Malware Threatens Mac Users | TrendLabs | Malware Blog - by Trend Micro
blog.trendmicro.com - 11/20/2008
New Malware Threatens Mac Users | TrendLabs | Malware Blog - by Trend Micro
— blog.trendmicro.com — Trend Micro Advanced Threats Researcher Ivan Macalintal reports of a new malware affecting Mac OS. Detected as... OSX_LAMZEV.A , this malicious file could allow hackers to take control of an infected system. Mac users may be infected when they access ... (more) New Malware Threatens Mac Users | TrendLabs | Malware ...

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Macsimum News:  ‘Macsimum Recommended Reading’ for Nov. 21

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Wired: Epicenter:  Apple on the Need for Anti-Virus Software: Now You Do, Now You Don't

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‘Macsimum Recommended Reading’ for Nov. 21
Macsimum News — ... “Mac Viruses Continue to Lag Behind Windows Counterparts: Quite a few software makers routinely release Windows versions ahead of Mac flavors — Skype, Google Chrome and Adobe Photoshop Elements to name a few — and now it seems that poor Mac users can’t even get a decent virus that’s on par with the threats Windows users face.”— Webmonkey “Apple DisplayPort-Dual Link DVI adapter delayed until December 23. Bah! Humbug!’— ...

Has Your Computer Ever Suffered From a Virus?
GeekSugar — ... Hold onto your immunity hats, Mac users — there's a new virus in town aimed at Macs (though you'd have to be pretty silly to get this one). ...

Apple on the Need for Anti-Virus Software: Now You Do, Now You Don't
Wired: Epicenter — ... The answer depends on how smart you are. There are very few viruses out there for Macs. Those that do exist are generally proof of concept ideas or don't do much harm. In short, your virus risks on OS X are minimal. ...

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