From the course: Computer Literacy for Mac
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Staying protected from viruses - macOS Tutorial
From the course: Computer Literacy for Mac
Staying protected from viruses
- [Narrator] You're probably aware of the existence of malicious programs called viruses and the importance of keeping your computer protected from them. Viruses or malware, as they're also referred to, are often created with the intent of stealing information from your computer or sometimes just to mess with your computer by erasing important files. Fortunately, as a Mac user, you don't have nearly as much to be concerned about as your windows using counterparts. It's difficult to infect a Mac with a virus, and since the Mac has a much smaller user base than Windows, the credence who create viruses generally keep their focus on the larger group. Now, that said, there have been some significant incidents of Mac viruses, but these usually involve tricking the Mac user into downloading and installing software containing a virus. So while you don't have to worry as much about malicious software being installed through a website like Windows users do, you still have to remain vigilant and…
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