Apple Axes Antivirus Help Page

Apple Axes Antivirus Help Page

Following a flurry of arguably unwarranted media attention, Apple has removed an online help document that advised customers to use multiple antivirus products to keep their computers secure. However, a company spokesman still sees value in antivirus software for the Mac.


"We have removed the KnowledgeBase article because it was old and inaccurate," an Apple spokesman said in an e-mailed statement.

"The Mac is designed with built-in technologies that provide protection against malicious software and security threats right out of the box. However, since no system can be 100% immune from every threat, running antivirus software may offer additional protection."



The move underscores Apple's commitment to marketing claims made on its Web site that "Mac OS X isn't plagued by constant attacks from viruses and malware" because the operating system was "designed with security in mind."