Version 10.6.7 Now Available for Mac Users Running VirusBarrier X6

Intego has updated its flagship antivirus software for Mac, VirusBarrier X6. Now at verison 10.6.7, VirusBarrier X6 features an enhanced real-time scanner, adds an archive scanning feature, and the ability to effectively scan iPhones, iPod touches and iPads for malware.

“Intego has released an update to its VirusBarrier X6 security program,” the company announced on its blog. “The latest version, 10.6.7, provides performance enhancements for the program’s real-time scanner, archive scanning feature, and iPhone, iPod touch and iPad scanning. This free update is 24 MB, and users can download and install the new version using NetUpdate, Intego’s global update program.”

VirusBarrier X6 is known to be the only antivirus program for Mac that includes full anti-malware protection alongside firewall, network protection, anti-phishing, anti-spyware functions and others. “VirusBarrier X6, the latest version of Intego's network and malware security program, includes more than 100 new features,” the makers explain, referring to the latest major upgrade (from X5 to X6). 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,” Intego notes. The complete changelog for VirusBarrier X6 10.6.7 is available below.

· Scans iPads for malware and malicious files
· A new option allows users to submit URLs that are flagged as web threats or phishing sites to Intego for analysis
· A contextual menu in the log allows users to add sites flagged as web threats or phishing sites to the Trusted Sites list
· A button in the web threat and phishing alerts allows users to add sites to the Trusted Sites list
· A button in the behavioral analysis alert allows users to trust an application
· An “Always require a password to access the interface” checkbox has been added to the advanced preferences.
· A new advanced scan option allows users to skip Boot Camp volumes during malware scans
· Minor bug corrections and performance enhancements

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