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Spyware Protection for Mac Users

Many Mac users are under the impression that spyware and other similar threats are directed at PC users. This is not necessarily true however, as there are many Mac-based viruses. For this reason, Secure Mac, a software company creating cutting edge security solutions, for Apple Macintosh computers, just released MacScan 2.0. The second generation software is designed to shield computers running Mac OS X in regular and classic environments from spyware. Secure Mac released the original version in 2002 for Mac OS 9, and it was the first software of its kind available for Macs.

Mac Scan will find remove spyware, keystroke loggers, and Trojan horse viruses as well as detect whether remote administration applications have been installed on a computer. By scanning files received as e-mail attachments or downloaded from the web, Mac Scan can proactively protect computers from inadvertently accepting new spyware. Mac Scan`s spyware definitions are constantly updated, letting users keep pace with the hackers. Cyberspace is full of threats to Apple computers, despite the fact that these threats generally don`t make front page news.

The software is important in any multi-user environment, such as a school or a workplace. Where multiple users have access to the same computer, a single spyware program can put all of them at risk. Mac Scan also allows users to thoroughly clean web browsers of all personal information, ensuring that it is protected from both other users as well as hackers. Users are able to choose between a full system scan, a scan of their Home folder, or a scan of a selected folder or device. This way, users can scan a CD, DVD or external hard drive before using them to ensure no spyware is present.