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1. Comment - Apple's Mac Defender patch is already worthless

   (Jun 4, 2011 - 2:02 PM)

   @crazyman5839
   
   There is an exception to the OS X password required for install rule. If the user has administrator privileges, and the product is being installed for the current user only, no password is required. This exception can be eliminated by creating a second account and assigning it administrator privileges. Log into the new account and remove administrator rights from the original account. Now if the original account is always used, the password exception is eliminated. This is useful if the computer is being used by kids. The password holder always has control.

2. Comment - It took 4 min 34 sec to get me really excited about Windows again

   (Jun 4, 2011 - 1:50 PM)

   I must admit I was impressed by this demo when I first saw it. If the final product is equally impressive, they have done something quite nice. I am glad they are being creative. Competition is good for everyone!!!

3. Comment - New version of MacDefender scareware takes name of legit product MacShield

   (Jun 4, 2011 - 1:42 PM)

   This malware kerfuffle is "Much Ado About Nothing". Don't give permission to install things unless you are sure of the source. I am not in the habit of installing junk software just because it asks for permission. I have automatic installs turned off so the whole thing is a non-issue.

4. Comment - The Mac malware problem is bigger than you think

   (May 30, 2011 - 11:10 AM)

   Windows 7 is far more sophisticated software than the "long in the tooth" Windows XP. I am quite sure it is much less susceptible to attack than XP. I run it (in a virtual machine) with a very good Internet Security package. I have had zero problems with attacks of any sort. I'm not sure what the risk would be if I were to shut down the A/V software but I would not risk it.

5. Comment - The Mac malware problem is bigger than you think

   (May 30, 2011 - 10:49 AM)

   I'm not sure what all the noise is about. No operating system can completely prevent the user from installing malware or they could not install software. There is an exception to the "password needed to install software" rule on the MAC when running as an administrator and installing for your own account usage only. This has been exploited by MAC Guard malware to deceive a small number of MAC users. This can be eliminated by having two accounts (administrator and ordinary user). This is good if you let others use the machine. The password holder maintains control.
   
   I have run a MacBook Pros for the last several years without anti-virus or anti-malware software with no incidents. I would never do that with any version of Windows. I get many strange e-mail messages asking me to visit a site or open a file. All of this trash goes directly to circular file 13. I would dispute that the majority of MAC users are babes in the woods. On the contrary, they are savvy and not easily deceived.
   
   My daughter has been a free-lance writer for many years and her Windows machine (admittedly Windows XP and not Windows 7) was being targeted by someone installing rootkits. Her anti-virus software was not protecting her. She reinstalled the operating system and was immediately reinfected. Her husband works for the government in a capacity where his laptop has anti-virus software reputed to be considerably more powerful than that available to the general public. He brought this machine home and hooked it to their wireless network and was immediately infected. My daughter asked me for suggestions and I had only one. Get a MAC!! My son-in-law took me up on it and bought my daughter a new MacBook Pro. It was hooked to the same wireless network and has been running for months now with no problems.