Does an imac need to be "cleaned" if it is working properly?
I am just concerned about malware and cookies being tracked. Apple says this computer does not need any extra add-ons to protect it. I do not want to damage it if it does not need the extra devices.
Réiteach roghnaithe
P.S. I see you are still using Firefox 25. You should update Firefox to the latest version, currently Firefox 26, to take advantage of recent security fixes and other improvements. See
- Update Firefox to the latest release
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/known-vulnerabilities/firefox.html
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The Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article has this Apple Support link for Mac users concerned about malware:
- https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3291 Harden your Mac against malware attacks
On privacy issues related to tracking and Firefox, see:
Hope that helps.
Réiteach Roghnaithe
P.S. I see you are still using Firefox 25. You should update Firefox to the latest version, currently Firefox 26, to take advantage of recent security fixes and other improvements. See
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