Antivirus for Mac

Why would I need an antivirus product for the Mac ?  Aren't the virus free ?

While this is technically true, computer security is about much more than defending against potentially harmful viruses. Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac runs in the background on your system and protects you from Trojan Horse programs, malicious applications, keeping you safe from threats.

The most common threats to Mac users are still socially engineered Web sites, pirated software, and social network scams on Facebook and Twitter--all of which can contain malicious code that runs on your Mac, collects your password information, banking information, or directs you to malicious Web sites.

Many Mac users also don't realize that your Mac can still transmit and spread Windows-targeted viruses. If you get a file with a virus, it may not affect your machine, but if you send it to a friend with a PC, his or her computer could get infected. The Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac promises to catch these types of files and help you get rid of them safely.  

Best of all - its free