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Guess what…\u00a0today is\u00a0launch day! Queue the fireworks in\u00a03…2…1, blastoff!<\/p>\n
Intego is\u00a0thrilled to announce the global launch of VirusBarrier Scanner, our all-new free antivirus software for Mac.<\/p>\n
Available only on\u00a0the Mac App Store, VirusBarrier Scanner<\/a><\/strong> is based on the same antivirus engine found in our award-winning VirusBarrier X9, and quickly searches your Mac to find and eradicate malware and with a light footprint\u00a0\u2014 for free!<\/p>\n Simple to use, VirusBarrier Scanner is designed specifically for the Mac App Store. Intego’s new free anti-virus software\u00a0automatically updates virus definitions prior to scanning and can be set to run automatically on a schedule. The software is able to scan your entire computer, critical locations or specific locations on your Mac; if malware is found, you have the option to quarantine or delete the dangerous files.<\/p>\n Let’s take a closer look at its\u00a0features below.<\/p>\n Leveraging our long history and experience with Mac software, Intego built VirusBarrier Scanner around user confidence and trust, and it offers:<\/p>\n Intego VirusBarrier Scanner allows you to easily scan your Mac on-demand with drag-and-drop, and shields your computer against macOS and Windows malware.\u00a0You can choose between maximum protection to easily scan all files on your Mac, or essential protection to scan locations where malware is commonly found; additionally, you can manually scan a specific location, such as your personal\u00a0documents folder.<\/p>\n Ready to download\u00a0now? Protect your Mac against malware Intego VirusBarrier Scanner \u2014 free anti-virus software.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n VirusBarrier Scanner offers\u00a0the same powerful malware detection as VirusBarrier X9, our paid anti-virus software. So you might be asking, how does VirusBarrier Scanner differ from Intego’s\u00a0paid Internet security solutions?<\/p>\n The Anti-Virus Engine<\/strong><\/p>\n Due to sandboxing in the Mac App Store, our free anti-virus app cannot perform real-time malware scanning. It is only able to scan your computer on a periodic basis or when requested by the user. Scanning is limited to locations on your computer to which you grant access \u2014 we made it as easy as possible in the user interface for you to do this and be successful!<\/p>\n The Firewall Software<\/strong><\/p>\n Only our paid Internet security products include a two-way firewall with anti-spyware measures to prevent software on your Mac from connecting surreptitiously to remote servers and stop applications from “phoning home.” The firewall informs users whenever a Mac application attempts to send outbound communications<\/a> from your Mac over the Internet. With our paid anti-virus software, you can choose which applications you want to allow to connect to the Internet and block all others to ensure your privacy.<\/p>\n Which Product\u00a0Should You Get?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n There is an easy way\u00a0to\u00a0know\u00a0which Mac anti-virus\u00a0software\u00a0is right for you \u2014 answer this simple question: what do you want\u00a0to do with your Mac security software? You probably fit into one of three categories:<\/p>\n 1.<\/strong>\u00a0You’re thinking: \ud83d\ude10<\/p>\n “I don’t care about Mac security.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Your safest\u00a0bet\u00a0is\u00a0to unplug your router…and step away from the computer.<\/p>\n 2.<\/strong>\u00a0You’re thinking: \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n “I just want to set it and forget it, and I don’t want a firewall.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n VirusBarrier Scanner is the right security software for you.<\/p>\n 3.<\/strong>\u00a0You’re thinking: \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n “I want to run real-time malware scanning and\u00a0prefer layers of protection with a\u00a0two-way firewall.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Our award-winning Mac Internet Security X9<\/a><\/strong> is the best solution for you.<\/p>\n Head over to our product page to learn more about VirusBarrier Scanner<\/a><\/strong>. If you’re ready to download, grab our free anti-virus software from the Mac App Store right now!<\/p>\nIntroducing VirusBarrier Scanner<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nFree VirusBarrier\u00a0Scanner\u00a0vs.\u00a0Paid Antivirus\u00a0Software<\/h3>\n
Enough Already, Where Can I Download It?!<\/h3>\n
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