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March 21, 2008 Archive

March 21, 2008

Security expert: I can't recommend security software for Macs

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Even though Macs have never been plagued by viruses, worms and other security headaches like Windows computers, cautious experts have long advised Mac users to install antivirus software on their machines just in case.

But Security expert Rich Mogull has a piece of advice that probably makes Windows users a little jealous: Mac owners probably shouldn't use extra security software for now. It's not needed for now, he says, and it tends to affect computer performance negatively.