14 DAY TRIAL // The folks at Intego have rolled out a maintenance update for VirusBarrier X6 license holders, who now have version 10.6.9 to install through the software’s built-in NetUpdate mechanism. The self touted security expert claims to have improved the overall stability of the program, while addressing some issues.
A post on Intego's Support and Services website reveals that version 10.6.9 of the Mac OS X security suite is available. The update is labeled as “recommended” for all users of Intego’s VirusBarrier X6.
Version 10.6.9 (compatible Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6) To update from version 10.6.x to version 10.6.9, use NetUpdate* or click here
This update is recommended for all VirusBarrier X6 users.
New in this version: - This update improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues.
Elsewhere on its web site, Intego claims that “Only VirusBarrier X6 provides comprehensive protection from malware and network threats.”
“VirusBarrier X6 is the only antivirus program for Mac that includes full anti-malware protection together with firewall, network protection, anti-phishing, anti-spyware features and more,” the security firm notes.
Intego upholds that focusing on malware or network attacks alone is no longer sufficient to protect Macs from the dangers of the Internet.
The company is making efforts to provide comprehensive protection with VirusBarrier X6, according to its web site.
“VirusBarrier X6, the latest version of Intego's network and malware security program, includes more than 100 new features,” Intego informs.
“With multiple threat-detection techniques, improved methods of detection, combined detection protocols, proactive behavioral analysis, and a full range of defensive functions, VirusBarrier X6 protects Macs from all known network-based threats, as well as all known malware,” it adds.