Yes, Macs do get viruses, otherwise there wouldn't be anti-virus on a Mac. There are a lot fewer viruses on a Mac though. This is because the viruses have to be coded to attack a specific OS, Mac or PC. PCs have been the target because there are additional security concerns with Windows, where a virus could allow someone on the outside access to everything on your computer.
If you're using limewire, you will want some sort of anti-virus. If you run VPC at all, you need anti-virus.
http://www.markallan.co.uk/clamXav/
This is a free open source anti-virus program for the Mac, and there is some more info there on why you want an anti-virus program for your Mac, although it says there are zero Mac viruses.
Do Macs get any viruses at all... What if I am Using Limewire?malware
they can get into it...
but many viruses are aimed for windows pc
Do Macs get any viruses at all... What if I am Using Limewire?norton 360
They can, but virus writers target PC's.
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