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How to fix ESET CyberSecurity 5 not starting up after first reboot?

Basic problem: the latest and greatest (for mac) from ESET does not start up automatically, and even a manual start results in only a process not doing anything (though not using CPU either). ...
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Can malware move from Windows to Mac

I recently got a Mac, and am transferring files from my old Windows laptop which had kept freezing with very high hard-drive activity, and may or may not be infected with malware. I'm wondering if ...
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I believe I have too much security on my mac. Whenever I try changing a file name or install a program I have to enter my laptop's password. Moreover, I cannot quickly access downloaded programs ...
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Why does OS X warn me before running an app downloaded from the Internet?

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Anti-Virus Software for Mac OS X

Is it worth to buy an Anti-virus software for Mac OS X? I heard both opinions like "it's not possible to get a virus on Mac OS X" and "Mac OS X is also vulnerable against virus... " What is true?