iantivirus vs norton macAt first glance, any comparison between PC Tools iAntiVirus and Norton Internet Security for Mac would seem to be a “David and Goliath” type of contest. Norton is one of the giants of computer security and antivirus in general, while iAntiVirus is a Mac-specific niche utility.

However, there are certainly still many Mac users who are under the impression that something like iAntiVirus is really all they need. Is this really the case, though, or are they taking a risk by passing on Norton Antivirus for Mac? [click to continue…]

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mozy mac reviewIt’s hard to overemphasize the importance of backing up critical or sensitive files.  Even though Mac is probably the most secure platform, Macs are still just as susceptible as any type of computer to unfortunate events such as theft, fire, power surge, or even accidental alteration or deletion of files.  The most secure way to back up your files is to use an online backup service.

Mozy is one of the most popular of these services.  It’s owned by the information management company EMC, which also owned Retrosepct, one of the best known online backup services for Mac in the past.  Even with the importance of backups in mind, does Mozy offer value for money? [click to continue…]

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Security Vulnerabilities Fix Coming for Snow Leopard 10.6.3

March 10, 2010

In other beta news, another beta of Mac OS X version 10.6.3 has been released to testers. This update is said to include some minor security tweaks, specifically involving possible vulnerabilities within QuickTime X.

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F-Secure Releasing Mac Protection

March 8, 2010

Another player will soon be entering the Mac antivirus arena, as F-Secure prepares to release Mac Protection, a comprehensive security package for Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard.

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Avast! Mac Review – Avast! Antivirus Software for Mac OS X

March 6, 2010

In recent years, Avast has gained some name recognition as a simple, innovative security offering for Windows and a litany of other platforms.
Unlike some of its other iterations, though, the Mac version of Avast costs money, and as such it has to withstand the scrutiny of being compared to other commercial security programs.
Does Avast [...]

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New Security Specialist Joins Apple

March 6, 2010

Apple has hired Window Snyder as senior security product manager.
Snyder is a former security strategist at Microsoft, and most recently served as head of security for Mozilla.

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Trend Micro Smart Surfing for Mac Antivirus Review

February 28, 2010

Trend Micro has gained a reputation as one of the innovators in the area of security software.  Their latest offering for Mac, Smart Surfing, is a little bit of a different take on security, with some features that aren’t present or aren’t as fully developed (or fully documented) in other security packages.
For Mac users, [...]

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The Best Mac Firewall Security Software?

February 22, 2010

Although it’s always been thought of as an absolute necessity for users on the Windows operating system, it’s not too tough anymore to make the point that security software is now a must for Mac users as well.  The threat from viruses and malware will continue to increase as Macs become more popular and thus [...]

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