Enterprise Mac Security: Mac OS X Snow Leopard

8.2. Using Antivirus Software

Antivirus software has one primary function: to examine a system or a network for malware and either attempt to fix the files infected or remove the infected file from the system or network. Most antivirus packages include an auto-update feature that enables them to update their definitions for new threats as soon as they are discovered. But not all anti-virus software deals with malware in the same way. A wide variety of software packages are available for scanning, repairing, and thwarting malware threats on the Mac. In the following sections, we will talk about the general state of antivirus packages for the Mac, touch on a few of the antivirus packages out there, and discuss the pros and cons of how they deal ...