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I am wondering why would I need to have internet security for my Mac? I have spoken with upper level Apple engineers and I have looked at their forums. It seems that from what I have heard and read that having internet security on a Mac does more harm than good.

 

On the other hand I have spoken to listened to other IT people and they have said the complete opposite. They feel that it is very foolish on the part of the Mac user not to have some from of internet security on their computers.

 

Both groups are very knowledgeable which makes the decision as to whether to install internet security on my Mac a most difficult one.

 

I certainly do not want to put some thing on my Mac that could possibly do more harm than good. On the other hand, I do want to be protected from potential threats.

 

Any unbiased feedback on this subject would be most appreciated.

 

Thanks,

 

Dave
Obviously we're going to be biased in favor of you having protection for your Mac :)

 

That being said, we do see Mac malware out there in the wild, so we know they exist.  Macs are a bit more secure by design since they are based on the mature BSD platform, but it's still possible to have malware.  Also phishing emails and sites don't discriminate by OS.  Anyone can be fooled by a fake email and click on a bad link, which we protect you from.

 

The good news is that we do run on Macs, and since we are a cloud-based AV and malware protection suite, it doesn't use up very many local resources to run.  Hope that helps!
Hello dwjones61,

 

Welcome to the Community Forum,

 

I've had the Apple Support tell me the same thing as you that Security on a Mac does more harm then good.

 

Don't believe for one minute. that your Mac doesn't need protection!

 

I've had Webroot Security on my Mac since November of 2013 and that was the best move I've ever done.

 

The Macs are becoming  more vulnerable to attacks of viruses,threats, PUAs, more then ever before.

 

We have a @ who is the Mac Threat Researcher of Webroot and deals with Mac threats everyday and @ is a also one of our members who runs Webroot Beta tester as well as Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete on all of his Mac systems. Webroot Security is light and fast and doesn't interfer with your system whats so ever. I don't even know it's running. But I do know I'm protected!! Also why has Apple issued so many patches over the last year or so fi we are so protected!

 

I can name a 100 threats or more for the Mac if you'd like.There;s the Genieo threat that's becoming popular and many many more. Webroot even protects you from Keyloggers and much more.  Not sure if I can name them all since this could be a secuirty issue for Webroots Support, Please have a look at the Mac User Guide here.

 

 

Webroot WIN Cloud does all the work not your PC: http://www.brightcloud.com/platform/webroot-intelligence-network.php

 

 



 

I'd advise you to check out the reviews by Google or Amazon  or PC World. online for Webroot on a Mac. Here is information about the products that Webroot offers, 

 

For the Mac product here

 

There are other Security AVs, But Webroot is far the best IMO and you get free technical support where as you get that no where else on this planet. The Support Team is dedicated to their customers! I di not work for Webroot I am just a fan!

 

I was a victim of an attack and had to take my Mac into Best Buy and they found an a virus and it turned out I had to replace my HD. Which needed it anyways. My Mac was threatened and I will always be greatful that I found Webroot to secure my Computer. I do not have to worry or stress as much anymore with all the protection that I get from Webroot. I'm only a Webroot Volunteer who believes in Webroot and I believe Webroot is the way of the future for all PC and Macs and mobile devices!

 

It's not a nice world out there in cyberspace and we have to protect ourselves anyway we can!

 

So in the long run this is only my opinion as a satisfied Mac user running WSAC!

 

 

Hope that helps!

 

 

Kind Regards.

 
Hello dwjones61,

My name is Devin Byrd and I am one of Webroots Threat Research Analyst however I am specialized in working on Mac security.  I was once a firm believer in the notion that macs did not get viruses and my brother who also works here would argue with me about it day in and night.  It wasnt untill I actually got one that made me change my mind on it.  There are much more viruses out there for pc users but there is also a growing field of malware for Mac users.  I have been researching mac malware now for quite some time and now that I am aware of what is out there I will not be going security free.  I have included most (but not all) of the familys, some of these have multiple names so the full list is kinda crazy long. 

 

Able Keylogger

AceSpy Keylogger

Agent Bob keylogger

Amac Keylogger

Amphimix

Any Keylogger for Mac

Aobo Keylogger

AppleScript.THT

ArcadeYum

AutoStart

Award Keylogger for Mac

BackTrack keylogger

BadBunny

Baoba

BlackHole RAT

Boonana

Bruta.gift

Bundlore

CallMe

CarbonKeys

Careto

Cdef

Chatzum

Chatzum

Chinatalk

Chromivnc

Clapzok

ClickAgent

Code252

Conduit

Corepref

Cowhand

Crisis

CrossRider

Dcom

Defma

DevilRobber

DiaboMiner

DNSChanger

Dockster

DRPU Mac Log Manager

DutyWatch

DutyWatch Remote

EICAR

Elite Keylogger

eWatch

EZmal

FavDonw

FileCoder

FileSteal

Findcall

FinFisher

Firesheep

FKCodec

Flag

FlashBack Trojan Horse

FreeMacKeylogger

Freezer

Genieo

GetShell

GoPhoto-it

GrimReceiper

HackBack

HellRaiser

HolyWarDialer

Horbioncan

Hovdy

Imuler

iMunizator

Init29

Inqtana

Instant Access Dialer

Invisible Oasis

iServices

iWorm

Jacksbot

Janicab

Java.Minesteal

KeyBag

Keybag Pro

Keyboard and Mouse Recorder

Keyboard Spy

KeyCaptor

KeyStroke

Keystroke Recorder

Keystroke Spy

KeystrokeRecorder X

KeystrokesWatch

Kidlogger

KitM

Koobface

Krowi

Lamadai

Lamzev

LaoShu

Last Resort

Leap

Leverage

LogKext

Loosemaque

Lose Lose

MAC Defender

Mac Keyboard Recorder Pro

Mac Log Manager

Mac Remote Control

Macarena

MacBooster

MacControl

MacDefender

MacKeeper

MacLifeInsurance

MacMag

MacShopPro

MacSweeper

Malijava

Mbdf

mdef

Mechbot

Monitorer

Monitorer X

MonitorerX Pro

MPlayerX

MW2004

NationBar

NetWeird

Niqtana

Nvir

NVP

Okaz Installer

Olyx

OpenCandy

Opener

OpinionSpy

OS9vnc

OSX/CoinThief

OSX/WireLurker

OSXvnc

Peeping Tom

Perfect Keylogger

Perfect Keylogger Lite

Pintsized

PokerStealer

Portassult

Qhosts Trojan Horse

Refog Keylogger

Refog Personal Monitor

Renepo

Revir

RSPlug

Rubilyn

Sabpab

Scores

Screenshots Remote

SearchMe

Sevendust

Shellbot

Simpsons

Slordu

SMSSend

SniperSpy

Spector

Spector Pro

SpellCatcherX

Spigot

Spy

SpyMe

Spyware.Unix.Mech

Subseven

Super Save

T4.D

TakeDown Suite

Termite

Tetracycle

TextMeleon

TextTrap

Tibet

TIFF Vulnerability

Tored

TorntvV10

Tsunami

TuneUpMyMac

Tweesh

TypeAgent

TypeRecorder

TypeRecorder X

TypeSaver

UnderHand

Ventir

VSearch

Walrus

Wdef

WeaponX

Whitesmoke Trojan Horse

Xover

XSLCmd

YahooFlooder

Yontoo

ZUC

 

So as you can see, there are a lot of threats out there for mac users as well.  I hope that this is the information that you needed.  Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.

 

Thanks,

 
Thank you Wanderingbug!

 

I wasn't sure I could post that or not!:D
Thanks for all the feedback. It has been enlightening and most helpful

 

I am however curious as to why your Mac version of SecureAnywhere does not contain a firewall? Does it have anything to do with the fact that there is already a built in firewall?

 

Dave

 

 
@ wrote:

Thanks for all the feedback. It has been enlightening and most helpful

 

I am however curious as to why your Mac version of SecureAnywhere does not contain a firewall? Does it have anything to do with the fact that there is already a built in firewall?

 

Dave

 

 

Hi Dave,

 

Yes Mac has a built in Firewall as shown in the Apple Support .

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