When it comes to Mac machines, most of people thinks that’s it’s all above any virus/spamware or related attacks. Well the real fact is that there is much vulnerability which can create lots of problems. Especially for people who do like freaking online like peer to peer networks, using unsigned apps and many such activities. So rather taking granted it’s always good to get protected and what more if you have option to do all these free.

ClamXav is ClamXav is a free virus scanner for Mac OS X.  ClamAV uses the very popular open source antivirus engine as a back end and has the ability to detect treats and attacks on Mac threats.
With ClamXav you have option to set passive or active. Well to explain in more, either you have to tell the ClamXav to scan/check a specific file or do a compete monitor of Mac activity.

Features:

1. Simple user friendly interface.
2. Detailed list of infections.
3. Virus definition updated daily.
4. One click removal of infection to trash.
5. Toolbar customization.
6. Schedule scans and updates.
7. Monitor hard drive and new files.
8. Compatible with 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6 Snow Leopard

You can get ClamXav from direct download page or through Mac App store.

So as an old saying, prevention is always better than cure. So grab it.

ClamXav: Direct download page.

ClamXav on Mac app store: Install ClamXav.

Note: ClamXav is available for both Mac and Windows operating systems.

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