Bundles Windows antivirus software

Intego has introduced VirusBarrier X6 Dual Protection, a new edition of the company's recently-released Mac antivirus utility. Dual Protection bundles in BitDefender Antivirus 2010, which can be installed to protect Windows partitions on a Mac. Users must be running Windows XP SP2 or later, whether through Boot Camp, Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion.

Like VirusBarrier, BitDefender is designed to counter viruses, spyware and phishing attacks. VirusBarrier in particular however incorporates a two-way firewall, and various additional protection layers. It requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later, and typically costs $60 for a license covering two Macs and one Windows installation. A family pack covering five Macs and one Windows system costs $85. Upgrades from earlier versions of VirusBarrier start at $35, depending on the combination of licenses and whether one or both DP programs are upgraded.

by MacNN Staff