Avast Free Antivirus is an antivirus developed for Windows and Mac OS X platforms that not only detects and destroys a wide variety of known viruses, but can also detect traces of the modifications produced by unknown viruses. Avast Mac Security (formerly Avast Free Antivirus for Mac) offers three shields,on-demand scanning and WebRep clients which are automatically (optionally) installed to Safari. Bitdefender Virus Scanner 3.7 Free. Bitdefender Virus Scanner is one of the best antivirus tools developed for Mac users. Mac Antivirus Os X 10.6.8: Antivirus is the must have app for MAC.Due to the increased number of different viruses and hacking techniques, your personal data is always at the risk. Hacker can use your personal data for any type of illegal activities and you will found yourself in trouble soon.
AVAST has just released a major program update to the existing Mac version. avast! Free Antivirus 2014 for Mac (version 9.0) is now finally available. Same as the avast! for Windows, it’s completely free to download and use.
Not sure if anyone has experienced this yet or not, I am using Mac OS X 10.6.8 and every time I install this - even the latest version, I am unable to empty my trash. It reports that every file inside is 'in use' as soon as i removed Avast! Avast Security is a free antivirus that stops malware & finds Wi-Fi security weaknesses. Free Download! In order to view this page correctly, you must have a JavaScript-enabled browser and have JavaScript turned on.
Product itself has three shields – File System Shield, Mail Shield, and Web Shield. And three types of scanning – Full System Scan, Removable Device Scan, and Custom Scan. All together works perfectly to protect you and your Mac online.
All current avast! Mac users should get this update pushed automatically. avast! 2014 for Mac is compatible with all OS X versions since 10.6.8.
New avast! Free Antivirus 2014 for Mac with Simple User Interface
So what’s new in this version? Quite a lot
- NewUser Interface – Completely revamped user interface which is very simple and easy to use
- NewScan Command – Command for scan is now integrated directly into Finder’s menu
- NewNo Registration – Users now no longer need to register
- New64-bit Support – Complete support of the 64-bit architecture
- ImprovedPreferences – Preferences menu has been moved directly into application
- ImprovedOnline Security Plugin – Major update for Safari plugin avast! Online Security
- Improved Various Fixes/Improvements – Lots of various bug fixes and improvements resulting in more stable and faster product
Apparently user reviews on the latest version are very positive. The paid version for Mac with some advanced features should be available very soon, according to the avast! Forum.
To install Avast Security or Avast Premium Security (previously Avast Security Pro), follow the instructions below:
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Install Avast Security
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- Download the Avast Security for Mac setup file by clicking the button below. Download Avast Security for Mac
- Double-click the downloaded setup file
avast_security_online.dmg
(by default, in your downloads folder). - Double-click Avast Security.
- Click Continue to determine if Avast Security can be installed.
- Click Continue.
- Click Continue to confirm that you have read the Avast End User License Agreement.
- Click Agree to confirm that you accept the terms.
- Click Install. Alternatively, if you would like to make changes to the default setup, click Change Install Location... or Customize.
- If prompted, use your Touch ID to grant permission for the installation, or click Use Password..., then enter your Administrator password and click Install Software.
- Click Close.
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Avast Security is installed on your Mac. To start using Avast Security, click Continue With Free. If you have purchased a subscription for Avast Premium Security (previously Avast Security Pro), refer to the following article for detailed activation instructions:
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- Apple macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra)
- Apple macOS 10.12.x (Sierra)
- Apple Mac OS X 10.11.x (El Capitan)
- Apple Mac OS X 10.10.x (Yosemite)