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Do Macs need anti-virus software? Yes, they really do…

Recently I was providing some On-site Mac support forĀ a new client in Westbury. One of the first things I do with new clients is get a feel for how aware they are of security issues, and whether they use their … Continue reading

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Disable Java in OS X browsers to avoid Koobface infection

As you may know, there’s been a lot of hot air created recently about the ‘port’ of the Koobface worm so that it can now infect Macs. Whilst it is possible that you might get the malware downloaded onto your … Continue reading

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OS X Security vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Flash

New vulnerabilities that leave your Mac open to potentially getting infected with “malware’ have been patched by Adobe. If you follow the Mac or PC security landscape, you’ll know that a very large number of exploits are targetted againt 2 … Continue reading

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What is the keychain?

I’ve lost count of the number of times Mac technical support customers have asked me what the keychain is. It’s a very simple concept. Fundamentally it’s a place for you to store passwords so that applications, such as your email … Continue reading

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Should I install anti-virus software on my Mac?

I’ve lost count of the times I’ve been asked this question, especially from Windows users switching to the Mac. There’s a short answer. Probably. I tend to scan anything I download prior to installing it and anything Office documents I … Continue reading

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