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Wednesday, Dec 10, 2008 4:40pm
First Look: iAntiVirus, Mac antivirus software
Many Mac anti-virus programs waste their time scanning for Windows contaminants. While this may be fine if you need to share files with Windows users, you may not want a program that gobbles up excess memory and processing time just to protect against malware that can never even hurt your own hardware. If you’d rather have an anti-virus app that focuses solely on keeping Macs virus-free, one option is PC Tool’s iAntiVirus.

Besides guarding solely against Mac malware, the program also offers free and commercial versions, unlike a number of rivals. The free version is meant for individuals, while the commercial version ($29.95) is meant for businesses and includes 24/7 support.

Since detecting and removing malware isn’t something that most people understand, the program offers a simple user interface with two main buttons. One lets you scan for viruses, and the second lets you turn real-time protection on or off.