Antivirus/Spyware Program for Mac?

[babywings76]

Anyone know a reputable, free program I can use for antivirus/spyware protection on a Mac?

I was just on Facebook and all this junk came up on my computer looking like it was my computer telling me I was infected with all these worms and trojans, but I was worried it was actually a virus itself. It scanned my computer and put up all these crazy warnings, but I got out of all of it and now want to go to a reputable place to check and see if I am infected or what.

Any advice?

In the meantime, here's a warning--don't play on Farmtown!

 

[babywings76]

Well, I cleared out of everything. I'm hoping I'm okay. I still need the name of a reputable antivirus program to see if I'm okay.I went and put on the pop-up blocker so that I don't fall for things like that again. So now I'm back using Farmtown. (okay, so it's an addiction my sister hooked me up with )

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

Not sure if it's Mac compatible.....but Stopzilla rocks!

 

[babywings76]

I just looked that one up, it didn't mention working for Macs

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I don't know if there is a antivirus program for Macs....Macs are resistant to viruses - it's why I have one.
That's strange what happened to yours...and I'll add it to my reasons why I don't play games or use most of the applications on Facebook!

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

I just looked that one up, it didn't mention working for Macs

I'm sorry....was hoping it was compatible. I know nothing about Macs....wishing you much luck in keeping it virus free.

 

[chefann]

Generally, Macs aren't plagued by viruses and spyware, although there have been reports of occasional infection. It's not that they're completely immune, but that until recently they were a small enough share of the market that virus and spyware programmers didn't bother. I don't have a program installed to check for those nasties, but I'm sure there are some if you Google "Mac anti-virus software." Staying aware of what you click on and install is a great first step, though.

 

[leftymac]

Anyone know a reputable, free program I can use for antivirus/spyware protection on a Mac?

I was just on Facebook and all this junk came up on my computer looking like it was my computer telling me I was infected with all these worms and trojans, but I was worried it was actually a virus itself. It scanned my computer and put up all these crazy warnings, but I got out of all of it and now want to go to a reputable place to check and see if I am infected or what.

Any advice?

In the meantime, here's a warning--don't play on Farmtown!

Sounds to me like it was just an ad.. Nothing you need to worry about. I see those all the time.