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Re:Apple releases security update that removes MacDefender by comex on Tuesday May 31, 2011 @07:24PM (#2605116)
That's what antivirus is, essentially; it doesn't replace real security, but it can help.

I'm glad to see Apple realizes that it should be part of the OS, not a choice between bloated third-party poorly-integrated expensive trialware applications, as is the ridiculous status quo elsewhere.

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Re:Apple releases security update that removes MacDefender by elithrar on Tuesday May 31, 2011 @09:26PM (#2605477)
Further, it's great to see they're doing it right: it's invisible to the user.

No pop-ups, no opt-ins, no alerts. It does its thing, and if you really want to opt-out, you have the option to do so.

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