All of the posts to this thread simply server to reinforce the principle that it is your own behaviour, not software, which is most effective against malware issues.
For example, NEVER apply an update for Flash in any other way than going directly to Adobe. The easiest way is to open the Flash Player System Preference and click "Check now". This will ensure that any updates are genuine. .exe files are Windows-only, and even if you have something like Parallels or use Boot Camp, can't affect anything on your Mac. The worst thing they can do is take up room on your hard drive. Don't click links in emails unless they are from a known, trusted source. Even then, the Mac has a wonderful feature in Mail called the QuickLook link which allows you to preview a link before clicking it. This is one of the most effective anti-malware devices available, and is hardly ever mentioned. Don't visit questionable web sites. If you're searching for content in something like Goole, and end up on an irrelevant site, it's a sure sign you could be heading for trouble. Back out and try something else. There is malware out there that no software can protect you against (especially on Windows - not such a problem on Macs). In the end it is your own behaviour which will be your undoing. Peter Hinchliffe Apwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482 Mob 0403 046 948 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
