“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and few minutes of cyber-incident to ruin it.” ― Stephane Nappo.
So, it would be better to incorporate security before they ruin the scenario as prevention is better than cure.
Pals, Mac OS X is considered as one of the best and most secure OS yet it requires some external app to ensure security. Here below is a brief description of the 5 best free antivirus for Mac in 2018.
1. MacKeeper:
Three major versions of the MacKeeper have been released as of 2015. First was the beta version; MacKeeper 0.8, the second version MacKeeper 1.0 was released on October 2010. Later, the third version MacKeeper 2.0 was released with expanded numbers of utilities like cleaning, data management, and optimized performance. This app was acquired by Kromtech and updated then with the human expert feature as well as optimized with OS X Yosemite.
Now, without beating about bushes, let’s talk about its attributes and features. First of all, let me talk about the user interface of the MacKeeper as UXPin team says that “the interaction is the essence of all user experience. It is a conversation between your product and your user, and if the conversation is boring, your use will leave and talk to someone more interesting.” So, the user interface of MacKeeper is divided, for the sake of user’s convenience, into three parts; support bar, work area, and the navigation bar. Support bar offers you built-in chat, customer support and instant short solutions of common errors. Work area displays all processing and scanning results. On the other hand, navigation bar sub-divides all features of the app by system status, human assistance, security, and advanced tools etc.
All five clean-up utilities are united in a single app. Binary cutter, cache cleaner, language cuter, and leftover cleaner all collectively remove unnecessary files and unneeded data. Two main modules are integrated within the app; the real-time safe browsing and the antivirus. Internet security plug-in protects the user from identity theft, private information hacking, and phishing etc. Memory cleaner cleans extra files to optimize RAM memory and performance.
2. Norton Antivirus:
Developed by the Symantec Corporation, Norton Antivirus is actually the anti-malware software that is developed for the sake of system security. The software uses signatures and heuristics to identify malware. Norton Antivirus 11 supports Mac OS with the capability to scan within compressed and archived files as well. Operating system requirements for the Norton Antivirus 11 are; 128 MB of RAM, 100 MB of free hard disk space and Intel Core processor.
It protects user’s private data like iTunes media, iMovies and iPhotos without slowing down the system. Moreover, its vulnerability scanning feature blocks all attackers to prevent your system from software exploits and applications’ misuse. However, its real eminence lies in the daily update of chest data; the virus definitions. Last yet not the least, utmost scanning of ichat and iMessages make it ideal for the Mac users.
3. Avira Free Mac Security:
“For the average home-user, anti-virus software is a must,” says Kevin Mitnick. What about the commercial systems? Obviously pals, system security is a need of the hour for all kinds of operating systems. So, rather than selecting average software at the eleventh hour, it would be better to get updates timely.
Here I have the third grandiloquent antivirus application for your Mac system protection. Yes, it’s none but the Avira Antivirus, fellas.
At the outset, let me talk about the user interface of the software. I believe you will find it user-friendly at the first glance as it offers easy-to-setup assembly even for average system users. In order to provide top-notch services, Avira Antivirus updates its signature database regularly. Besides, it monitors every active process to ensure ultimate protection. Gaming mode and web-guard module are supplementary features.
4. Kaspersky Internet Security:
Kaspersky is designed for the small scale professional systems that do not afford to have an administrator separately. So, this app is not only an option that protects all your online transactions and purchases. Network monitoring, applications activity control, management console, and auxiliary tools are just awesome to ensure your ultimate protection. It’s just out of this world experience.
However, Kaspersky lacks some key features like a personal firewall, parental control, HIPS, secure keyboard, and anti-banner etc.
5. Avast Mac Security:
Avast is the most popular and user-reliable antivirus out there. It is considered as the true guardian of all kinds of systems. The company releases newer versions periodically that are well-backed by human support constantly.
Its game mode and the passive mode allow the user to play games online safely as well as to incorporate with other security tools respectively.
What makes this software trustworthy is its capability to gather data from 400 million sensors worldwide and define new threats to ensure all users’ pre-attack safety.
Also, its webcam shield prevents unauthorized access to your webcam without your consent. Once webcam shield is enabled no one application or malware can take photos or videos using your webcam. Sensitive data shield and Ransomware shield are also valuable features that ensure your cyber-security.
Last but not the least, it’s simple and good looking user interface allows even a newer user to discover all of the fun easily.
Conclusion:
It’s time to sum up the entire talk. Well, I have elaborated 5 best free antivirus for Mac 2018 and now you can choose as per your needs and system specifications yet I suggest you to install an antivirus essentially on your device.
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