Macs and viruses?

smknSRT8 · 10-22-2008, 05:29 PM

I was just at a place called Mac Experience, Apple certified place for repairs and warranty work ets. I was making small talk with the guy and he said it is a waste of time to have any sort of adaware, malware antivirus on your Mac. I do not have any of those, but what I found interesting is that Apple will reward someone $13,000 if they have a virus for Mac. Is this true?

Lincoln · 10-22-2008, 06:32 PM

I haven't heard about the $13,000 thing... but, yeah, it is a waste of time. There are no viruses for OS X. None. Will there be in the future as the Mac gains more market share? Probably. Should you be worrying right now? No.

Saverino · 10-22-2008, 06:32 PM

What do you mean "if they have a virus for Mac"?

Do you mean one on their computer, or was actually able to make one for a Mac?

smknSRT8 · 10-22-2008, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by Saverino

What do you mean "if they have a virus for Mac"?

Do you mean one on their computer, or was actually able to make one for a Mac?

Sorry. Reward to the person who creates the first virus for a Mac. The reward does not to the person who gets the virus. Sorry for the miscommunication.

Saverino · 10-22-2008, 06:42 PM

Hmm...I hope that isn't true.
That'll just inspire people to try making viruses for Mac.

But if it were true, why $13,000? Seems kind of like an odd number to pick. How about $10,000 or $15,000?

dturner · 10-22-2008, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Saverino

Hmm...I hope that isn't true.
That'll just inspire people to try making viruses for Mac.

But if it were true, why $13,000? Seems kind of like an odd number to pick. How about $10,000 or $15,000?

Lucky 13????

Who knows. I don't think this is anything more than a rumor.

smknSRT8 · 10-22-2008, 06:48 PM

That is exactly what I was thinking about both of your points! Why put a price on creating a virus, which would give them a monetary benefit (and possibly a job at Apple).
It does seem like a random number I agree. I am not saying that this is true, this is what a worker told me at a certified apple repair store.

Saverino · 10-22-2008, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by smknSRT8

That is exactly what I was thinking about both of your points! Why put a price on creating a virus, which would give them a monetary benefit (and possibly a job at Apple).
It does seem like a random number I agree. I am not saying that this is true, this is what a worker told me at a certified apple repair store.

But was it an actual Apple store?

smknSRT8 · 10-22-2008, 06:58 PM

What do you mean?

Saverino · 10-22-2008, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by smknSRT8

What do you mean?

You said certified apple repair store.

I meant is it actually part of Apple Inc., or run by them, etc.