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Linode Backup Service Is Down

Posted by passingbyhi on Tuesday June 21, 2011 @04:17PM
from the self-post dept.

I just noticed that the Linode Backup Service (http://www.linode.com/backups/) which automatically backups your server daily stopped working 6 days ago. I rely on the backup service to help ensure my files are safe in case of a server crash.Linode Support Says: Hello, I'm sorry to hear of the issues you are experiencing. The backup service in the Fremont, CA is currently undergoing maintenance...

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Re:Apple support forums confirm malware explosion on Wednesday June 01, 2011 @11:00AM (#2607542)
> I'm researching anti-malware solutions for Mac.

Sophos free for Mac: http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antiv...

Avast (beta) free for Mac: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78646.0

ClamXav (free) for Mac: http://www.clamxav.com/

Re:Apple releases security update that removes MacDefender on Tuesday May 31, 2011 @09:59PM (#2605575)
I am on OSX and a few months ago I installed Sophos which is free for Mac (Personal use). I installed it specifically because (a) it was quiet. Set it and forget it. (b) it didn't take up many resource - Activity Monitor is showing 15MB RAM and 0.0 CPU usage) and third it was free.

I know Sophos from Windows - it is good software. ($45 bucks for Windows)

Grab it for Mac: http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antiv...

Sorry - I realize this looks like spam. I don't have a HN account and this is my first post. I assure you, in light of the malware conversation, I felt this was a good post to share as most Mac user (like me) don't have and don't need anti-virus software, but Sophos was a good option for me.