14 DAY TRIAL // In case Apple’s Xprotect isn’t enough to convince you that Macs are safe from the dangers of the hacking community, Avira would like to entice you to use their free antivirus application which now fully supports OS X 10.9 aka Mavericks.
Avira Free Mac Security 2.0.1 now supports Apple’s OS X Mavericks with all-new new security features.
According to the US-based security firm, “Central to the new version of Avira Free Mac Security, in addition to Mavericks support, is the ability to perform a quick scan of vulnerable directories on the computer even as the security software is being installed.”
This ensures that an already-infected computer isn’t able to counter security software installation, or malware detection.
The key features that make Avira Free Mac Security a no-brainer for home use are still available in version 2.0.1, including one-click repair and on-access scanning.
The Security Status screen, where you can manage your security info, is also available to Mavericks users. The new version makes it possible to update both the product and the detection simultaneously.
Commenting on the new release, Travis Witteveen, CEO of Avira, said, “Not quite a year ago, Avira was a new-comer to the Mac sector. But today we have an enormous customer base using our Mac antivirus and even more using our free Mobile Security product for iPhone and iPad.”
“Our reputation for high detection rates and reliable security that ‘just works’ seems to resonate with Apple users. So we will continue to invest in developing more security features for Apple devices,” added Witteveen.
Avira Free Mac Security is a winner of the “Approved Security Product” award by AV-Comparatives. You can download the software free of charge (in English and German) on any Mac running OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or OS X 10.9 Mavericks.