Mac is not free from virus anymore,so the THREE Ways to Protect Your precious Mac From viruses

1. The Next Version of Mac OS X

Apple knows that it must protect the influx of users it’s bringing on. The next version of OS X will surely help protect susceptible computers better and more efficiently. Since its beefed-up OS X 10.5 Leopard, Apple has been making security a top priority. Now, OX S 10.8 Mountain Lion contains a sturdy security feature called Gatekeeper, which helps prevent users from downloading malicious software.

2. Sandboxing

Preventing exploits is not just about the operating system. Apple is also taking steps to bolster Safari by sandboxing parts of the browser to prevent applications from accessing unnecessary data on your computer.

Apple is also taking a lesson from iOS, which has never experienced a widespread malware attack. Going forward, Apple is requiring all App Store applications to be sandboxed and certified. However, applications existing before June 2012 are not necessarily sandboxed and secure.

Apple is setting a rigorous standard, which makes for greater security, but also has some users wondering whether the heavier hand will negatively affect developer flexibility.

3. Antivirus Software

Just hearing the phrase makes us want to take a big old nap. But the software continues to be a viable option for casual and sophisticated users alike.

VirusBarrier X6 is a great antivirus software made specifically for Mac, and costs $49.95 for one year and two devices worth of protection.

Norton Antivirus 12 for Mac provides one-year protection for $49.99. And the latest version of McAfee Internet Security software protects one Mac for one year at a cost of $79.99.

It’s worth noting that some Mac antivirus software costs significantly more money than PC versions. For instance, Norton Antivirus retails at $39.99 for one PC over one year, as does McAfee Internet Security.