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Apple Quietly Adds Anti-Malware Protection to OS X

by jovan on June 25, 2010

One of the more unheralded aspects of the recent Mac OS X updates was an improvement to OS X’s XProtect anti-malware module. XProtect will now guard Mac systems from the dangerous HellRTS malware that resurfaced this spring.

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MacScan vs VirusBarrier x6: Mac Security Software Comparison

by admin on March 15, 2010

MacScan and VirusBarrier are two of those rarest of creatures in the software world: Mac-only security programs. Although heavyweights from the Windows security arena like Norton and McAfee have recently increased their efforts to gain market share among Mac users, MacScan and VirusBarrier represent an approach tailored specifically to the platform. That’s not to say [...]

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MacScan Review: Anti-Spyware Software for Mac OS X

by admin on February 8, 2010

Although it was once virtually unheard of, spyware is an increasingly common and serious problem for Mac users. With that in mind, MacScan seeks to provide a dedicated line of defence against spyware and all known Mac malware. This is a commercial application from SecureMac, which is otherwise known for its Mac security news website. [...]

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