The new software will compete with other Mac antivirus software such as ClamXav, Avast, and PCTools’ iAntiVirus. – Provides automatic centralized reporting of every virus incident – Detects viruses in compressed attachments, including recursive archives
Then scan your machine and let them know you're clean. – Automatically guard against unknown threats with unique Behavioral Genotype Protection If they give you a hard time about installing AV software, install Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition or ClamXav, both of which are free and excellent. – Enables scalable, central configuration and monitoring alongside Sophos AntiVirus on Windows computers – Detects and disinfects viruses, Trojans, worms and spyware in real time and on demand The donationware ClamXav and the free Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac combine real-time protection, automatic updates, and on-demand malware scanners to help. – Protects Intel – and Power PC-based Macintosh computers against known and unknown threats If you concerned that your system might be vulnerable to attack Sophos have today unveiled their new free antivirus software designed specifically for Mac machines.Ĭhet Wisniewski, a senior security advisor at Sophos says Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition for Mac also detects malware written for Windows that Mac users can spread via USB drives and e-mail.