10-28-2016 12:52 AM
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  1. RavenSword's Avatar
    RavenSword
    I'm wondering if I should be concerned about viruses/malware on my 27inch iMac. I come from many years using Windows where you had to be on your toes at all times regarding viruses and malware. I try to download all I can from the Mac App Store, but obviously there's some programs where I need to download them from the Internet, and that makes me nervous. I recently installed a program called timemachineeditor from the Internet (first I downloaded the package from a Macworld.UK article then, because I was worried, deleted that then went to the actual Devon website to download it) but I'm worried it could have possibly had a virus or malware. The program says that the certificate was verified, does that mean it's safe?

    Anyway, any advice on safe downloading tips? Do I need some kind of anti virus or malware?
    07-20-2016 03:12 PM
  2. kch50428's Avatar
    kch50428
    Viruses... not really... malware/adware/browser jackers - yes... there are apps out there to scan for it... but truthfully, if you don't install apps or anything from outside the Mac AppStore - you should be fine.
    07-20-2016 03:17 PM
  3. RavenSword's Avatar
    RavenSword
    Originally Posted by kch50428
    Viruses... not really... malware/adware/browser jackers - yes... there are apps out there to scan for it... but truthfully, if you don't install apps or anything from outside the Mac AppStore - you should be fine.
    Right, but as I said there are some programs I need that are not in the App Store. And I want to make sure they are safe
    07-20-2016 03:25 PM
  4. kch50428's Avatar
    kch50428
    Download only from known, trusted developers' web sites...
    07-20-2016 03:36 PM
  5. RavenSword's Avatar
    RavenSword
    Originally Posted by kch50428
    Download only from known, trusted developers' web sites...
    If it says it's certified from Apple though is it safe? I didn't know if downloading that install package from Macworld was safe or not. Your only at risk if you INSTALL it right?
    07-20-2016 04:06 PM
  6. kch50428's Avatar
    kch50428
    Originally Posted by RavenSword
    Your only at risk if you INSTALL it right?
    Correct.
    07-20-2016 04:09 PM
  7. RavenSword's Avatar
    RavenSword
    Originally Posted by kch50428
    Correct.
    Ok, because as I said I just downloaded the package, didn't actually do the whole install.
    07-20-2016 04:10 PM
  8. bakron1's Avatar
    bakron1
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    I have always said you should watch what websites you visit and never open email attachments from people you don't know.

    I also have been running the paid version of DrWebb for the past couple of years and has worked quite well and will block websites which are known to have malware.
    10-20-2016 10:36 PM
  9. smunro622's Avatar
    smunro622
    I run Eset on my A1186 Mac Pro for a few reasons, the new ransom ware is running in java and flash so Mac is able to be targeted.
    Is it at the top of my list of worries no.
    10-28-2016 12:52 AM
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