OS X Exploits and Defense

Chapter 4. Malware Detection and the Mac

Solutions in this chapter:

• Safe Out of the Box?

• Principles of Anti-Malware Technology

• Anti-Malware Products

• Product Testing

	Summary
	Solutions Fast Track
	Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction

Now that you know what malware is, what, if anything, should you do about it? Apple contends that “Every Mac is secure right out of the box,” thanks to the proven foundation of Mac OS X. Apple engineers have designed Leopard with ...