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Mac OS: big Sur version 11.3.1 and sophos anti virus
csno01
Community member Posts: 387 Pioneering
Hi everybody,
I hope everyone is keeping safe and well.
I understand there are a couple of Mac users in this forum and I have a question with reference to both, the big Sur latest update 11.3.1 and Sophos antivirus. I was wondering if anyone could help me please?
When I click on The S logo at the top of my screen, it says: action required Sophos Anti Virus requires a configuration update on this Mac. Has anybody else had this as well? I have typing a look at the how-to videos and they look confusing. I was wondering if somebody could perhaps help me please.
thanks in advance,
CSno01
When I click on The S logo at the top of my screen, it says: action required Sophos Anti Virus requires a configuration update on this Mac. Has anybody else had this as well? I have typing a look at the how-to videos and they look confusing. I was wondering if somebody could perhaps help me please.
thanks in advance,
CSno01
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I use safari 13.1.3 fraud I've never heard of Sophos as I use Avast, although macs aren't as vulnerable as windows to virus.2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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woodbine said:I use safari 13.1.3 fraud I've never heard of Sophos as I use Avast, although macs aren't as vulnerable as windows to virus.No worries
That is the main reason why I bought a Mac. I was PC prior to this. :-) -
Sorry I don’t know the answer either, I don’t use any antivirus
@woodbine is right, Macs are almost immune to viruses unless you basically download one on purpose
I have been using Macs for 11 years without any antivirus software and am yet to get a virus
Not trying to discourage you from using the software though as better to be safe than not! -
Globster Community member, Community Volunteer Host, CP Network, Scope Member Posts: 2,355 Disability Gamechanger@csno01
https://support.sophos.com/support/s/article/KB-000039501?language=en_US
I just find this link on the Sophos website and take step by step shows photos how each step.
Give this a go and let me know any more help with this issue you having @csno01
But I do agree with it @ woodbine and @66Mustang that macs are immune from the virus but I also not discourage anti-virus softwareI am a Community Volunteer Host. Please note: if I use the online community outside of its hours of administration, I am doing so in a personal capacity only.
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Globster said:@csno01
https://support.sophos.com/support/s/article/KB-000039501?language=en_US
I just find this link on the Sophos website and take step by step shows photos how each step.
Give this a go and let me know any more help with this issue you having @csno01
But I do agree with it @ woodbine and @66Mustang that macs are immune from the virus but I also not discourage anti-virus software -
All sorted now :-)
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Great
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Globster Community member, Community Volunteer Host, CP Network, Scope Member Posts: 2,355 Disability Gamechanger@csno01
I glad could help you sort the problem with Sophious antivirus outI am a Community Volunteer Host. Please note: if I use the online community outside of its hours of administration, I am doing so in a personal capacity only.
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Thank you very much @Globster
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Globster Community member, Community Volunteer Host, CP Network, Scope Member Posts: 2,355 Disability Gamechanger
I am a Community Volunteer Host. Please note: if I use the online community outside of its hours of administration, I am doing so in a personal capacity only.
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