by admin on March 23, 2010
Although many Mac users now recognize the need for security software to combat the increasing threat of viruses and malware that specifically target the Mac platform, many are unsure as to just how seriously the threat should be taken. Specifically, some question the need for commercial antivirus software like McAfee VirusScan, and instead opt for [...]
by admin on March 15, 2010
PC Tools iAntiVirus and SecureMac’s MacScan are two small utilities for Mac that nevertheless perform important functions. Many Mac users are starting to understand that the “there are no viruses for Mac” days are long gone. Security software for Mac is thus starting to be recognized as a necessity. iAntiVirus and MacScan both handle specific [...]
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 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 6, 2010
iAntiVirus is a free program for Mac OS X which works to protect against viruses and malware, and does a reasonably good job of it, at that. It’s developed by PC Tools, an Australia-based company that offers a number of other security applications and utilities for Mac and Windows