by admin on March 12, 2010
In recent years, the issue of Mac security has changed in nature; the increasing popularity of the Mac platform means that hackers have more incentive to create viruses, malware and other exploits that specifically target Mac systems. This, in turn, has lead to an increase in the number of options for users looking to combat [...]
by admin on March 10, 2010
At 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 [...]
by admin on 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 [...]
by admin on 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, [...]
by admin on February 16, 2010
The Russian-based company Kaspersky is a relative newcomer in the world of antivirus software, but it has quickly gained a strong reputation for its rock-solid products for Windows, which are backed by fastidious updates and exceptional tech support. Kaspersky now offers antivirus software for Mac, which is a good thing now that the issue of [...]
by admin on February 15, 2010
Internet Security Barrier X6 is the latest version of the full-service security suite from Intego, a company which is widely recognized as the leading specialist in Mac security. Internet Security Barrier is a competitor to the likes of McAfee VirusScan and Norton Internet Security. Packages of this nature are becoming increasingly popular, largely because Mac [...]
by admin on February 11, 2010
These days, more and more Mac users are paying close attention to the issue of virus protection. The threat from viruses and malware for Mac is increasing as the Mac platform continues to become more popular and widely adopted among individuals and businesses alike. Even though this is a relatively new issue for Mac users, [...]
by admin on February 9, 2010
Norton and McAfee are two of the biggest names in security for PCs, each with years of experience protecting computers from harmful files. They now bring this experience to the Mac platform as well, where the issue of viruses is becoming more and more prominent as Mac becomes more popular. Whether you’re an individual user, [...]