The
Macintosh computer is notoriously impervious
to most viruses, spyware and adware that
affects Windows-based computers. This is due to the stability and security that
the Mac Operating System provides. If by any chance viruses and other malware
pop up on the internet, Apple will quickly address these problems with a
Software Update.
Instructions
1.
Browse
Safe. Since Internet Explorer is no
longer supported for the Mac OS, Safari, Firefox and Opera are three good and
relatively secure browsers.
2.
Don't
download anything from untrusted sources. Many adware and spyware programs come
in the form of an ".exe" executable. Since the Mac OS cannot natively
run ".exe" executables, you're safe from malware embedded in these.
Still, do not download from unsafe sites.
3.
Make
sure your email is secure. Don't download any attachments unless you're
expecting them, and disable images. Most email clients for Mac
like Mail.app and Thunderbird have built-in spam filtering.
4.
Boost
your privacy settings on your Instant Messaging Programs. All IM programs have
privacy settings that allow you to filter who can contact you. Strange IM's
from strange people may open your Mac computer to malicious
software, adware and perhaps viruses. Don't download anything unless you're
absolutely sure it's safe. That includes images.
5. Disable Macros if you're using
Microsoft Office and you're opening a document that originated elsewhere.
Office documents are one of the only ways viruses can infect both Mac and a
Windows Operating Systems. Keep
your Office software updated.
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