OS X Mountain Lion: Protect your Mac from malware.
Apple quietly recommends using antivirus software.
As they did in June 2007, Apple again encourages Mac users to use multiple antivirus utilities.
Apple suggests Mac users install antivirus software: “Apple is recommending that Mac users install antivirus software.”.
Rather you use Snow Leopard or any other version of Mac OS you should consider an antivirus software. Typically you can pick up a computer virus although, it might not affect your Mac you can pass it on to your Windows Friends/Co-workers. Even with Mac’s being a low target of viruses.
Does apple recommend running anti-virus software with snow leopard? ”.
Mac malware found in malformed Word documents – is China to blame?.
Here is a few links regarding this allegation: We are merely relaying existing public information. By this post, we do not make any judgment on any product. Since the first danger is blissful ignorance, we decided to relay some links here and leave you the conclusion. A few days ago, I discussed with a supposedly IT expert and professional that gave me the “Apple & Mac OS products do not need any security softwares (anti-virus & all)” and “there is no such thing as a malware on Apple products” speech.