Do Mac's get viruses?

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Hello.

 

I know nothing about Mac's so here's a simple question:

do Mac computers get viruses / spyware, etc., when on the internet?

I have heard many times that they do not. Please give me the definitive answer.

 

If they do, what software do you recommend to counter it?

 

Thanks,

 

G.

 

Yes, Mac is not immune to spy software, to detect a spy software, you could do as follow:

 

Step 1 Open the Activity Monitor to check for unknown process. This system tool will allow you to view the programs (processes) currently running on your computer.

 

Step 2 Check and Research any unfamiliar processes running in your “Activity Monitor.” Critical system processes sometimes have unrecognizable names, however, and keyloggers may have a name that sounds legitimate.

 

Step 3 Download and install a Mac keylogger detector or another software firewall. This type of mac software alerts you when another program tries to connect to the Internet. It will detect a keylogger for mac before it sends information over the Internet, and allow you to block it.