Two free Mac antivirus apps compared

Recent malware attacks targeting Macs haven't tarnished the machine's reputation as the safer alternative to a Windows PC. But for many Mac users, the Flashback Trojan has dispelled the myth of Mac invulnerability. The most recent Java-based iteration of Flashback appears to be easy to catch: just visit the wrong Web page and your machine's infected, as Josh Lowensohn describes in his Flashback ...

Facebook inks deal with McAfee, Symantec, others for free antivirus

A look at Facebook's Antivirus Marketplace. (Credit: Screenshot by Don Reisinger/CNET) Facebook has inked a rather interesting deal with several security vendors. The social network said today that it has launched the Antivirus Marketplace , a place on its security page where users can download anti-malware software from McAfee, Norton, Sophos, Trend Micro, and Microsoft for free. The software ...

What timing, avast! Free Antivirus for Mac exits beta as OS X security concerns escalate

Macs have been in the news more than normal recently. The Flashback Trojan shows the platform is just as prone to viruses and malware as Windows and other operating systems. Many Mac users believe -- wrongly, it might be added -- that OS X is immune to malware and does not need any form of protection. The latest high-profile infestation highlights the need for Mac security tools and; with almost ...

Facebook Teams Up With Security Vendors, Offers Free Antivirus Software

Facebook and several security companies are offering free six-month licenses to popular antivirus programs.

Avast ports Windows shields to Mac

Avast may be best known for its Windows security suite, and new changes to its Mac antivirus indicate that its taking Mac security seriously, too. But will Mac owners? Originally posted at The Download Blog