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Mac Antivirus Software

Norton and McAfee are two of the biggest names in security for PCs, each with years of experience protecting computers from harmful files.  They now bring this experience to the Mac platform as well, where the issue of viruses is becoming more and more prominent as Mac becomes more popular. Whether you’re an individual user, [...]

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For several years now, Norton Internet Security has been available for the Mac.  It’s understandable that many users who are looking for a comprehensive security suite for Mac immediately turn to the offering from one of the leaders in computer security and antivirus and anti-malware protection in all formats.

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Although it was once virtually unheard of, spyware is an increasingly common and serious problem for Mac users. With that in mind, MacScan seeks to provide a dedicated line of defence against spyware and all known Mac malware. This is a commercial application from SecureMac, which is otherwise known for its Mac security news website. [...]

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VirusBarrier vs. ClamXav Review: You Decide

by admin on February 7, 2010

It’s no longer the case that you can safely get by without an antivirus program for Mac.  Recent converts from Windows may be surprised to find just how many antivirus options there are for Mac, including some that are available exclusively for Mac. Two of the most prominent of these are ClamXav and Intego VirusBarrier [...]

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iAntiVirus Review: Free Mac Antivirus Software

by admin on February 6, 2010

iAntiVirus is a free program for Mac OS X which works to protect against viruses and malware, and does a reasonably good job of it, at that. It’s developed by PC Tools, an Australia-based company that offers a number of other security applications and utilities for Mac and Windows

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VirusBarrier X6, the highly anticipated latest version of Intego’s security package for Mac was released in early 2010. Intego has been pretty successful in establishing itself as the leading specialist in Mac security software development, mainly thanks to the strong performance of the VirusBarrier series. Claiming over a hundred new features, VirusBarrier X6 promises

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One of the big names in PC security, McAfee, also offers an antivirus package for Mac: the aptly named McAfee VirusScan for Mac. Based on the name alone, this software should appeal to enterprise users who are looking for a reliable, comprehensive security package, but does it live up to the McAfee reputation (or its [...]

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ClamXav: Free Mac Antivirus Software Review

by admin on February 4, 2010

ClamXav is perhaps the best-known free antivirus program for Mac. It’s actually based on the multiplatform open source application ClamAV. What ClamXav adds is a graphical user interface. It also has an active community which acts as a de facto official source of technical support

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