VirusBarrier provides robust but user friendly tools designed to protect one’s Mac against all sorts of malicious software, regardless of the target operating system. The antivirus will scan your Mac in real time, updates the virus definitions frequently, and quarantines any threat as soon as it is detected. Made by the Mac security experts at Intego, VirusBarrier Scanner is a free anti-virus and malware removal tool for iMac, MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac Pro. Choose between ‘Maximum Protection’ to easily scan all files which belong to you, or ‘Essential Protection’ to scan locations where malware is commonly found.
A reliable and user-friendly antivirus specially designed to help you protect your Mac against network attacks, malware and hackers
What's new in VirusBarrier X9 10.9:
- VirusBarrier X9 has been updated to improve the customer experience with a new User Interface and increased scanner performance. This version also addresses a number of minor bugs and other issues.
- Details:
- New: Revised and polished User Interface to improve the customer experience
Read the full changelog The Gatekeeper security solution that comes built-in within the latest macOS version can prevent unauthorized applications from installing on your computer, but it will hot handle other types of security threats that you might encounter on a daily basis.
VirusBarrier is a complete antivirus solution designed to protect you against malware and viruses, including the ones developed for the Windows and Linux systems. In addition, VirusBarrier comes with a minimalist and stylish interface that makes it easy to use even by most inexperienced operators.
Powerful security solution featuring a streamlined installation and setup workflow
VirusBarrier comes with an installer package designed to handle both the installation and removal processes: to delete the software from your system, launch the installer package again and select the uninstall option.
For your convenience, VirusBarrier also includes a setup assistant that, at first run, enables you to select the security level you want to employ, and downloads the latest virus definitions. Later on, the definitions update is handled by the NetUpdate application that is included in the Intego folder placed in your Applications directory.
Scans your disk in real time and instantly detect any security threat
VirusBarrier enables you to manually trigger either quick or full disk scans so you can make sure your computer is completely clean. In addition, you also have the possibility to schedule scans periodically. At the same time, the Real-Time Scanning function will automatically analyze the files saved or accessed on your computer.
By default, VirusBarrier is searching for malware and viruses specifically developed for Mac OS X, but via the Preferences you can also choose to detect Window or Linux malware, keyloggers, malicious scripts or various hacking tools.
Comprehensive yet easy to use security solution that can immediately send threats to quarantine
VirusBarrier provides robust but user friendly tools designed to protect one’s Mac against all sorts of malicious software, regardless of the target operating system.
The antivirus will scan your Mac in real time, updates the virus definitions frequently, and quarantines any threat as soon as it is detected.
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VirusBarrier is part of these download collections: Virus Scanner, Detect Malware, Anti-phishing Protection, Trojan Remover
VirusBarrier was reviewed by Sergiu Gatlan- 30 days free trial.
- Files or volumes may be scanned to detect viruses, but the repair function has been de-activated. When the trial period has expired, you must purchase the software to continue using it.
- 64-bit processor
- 1.5 GB of available hard disk space
- 1.5 GB of available hard disk space
- Internet connection required for NetUpdate security updates
- Internet connection required for NetUpdate security updates
VirusBarrier X9 10.9.35
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- OS X 10.9 or later (Intel only)
- file size:
- 55.4 MB
- filename:
- VirusBarrier_X9.dmg
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Intego’s VirusBarrier X4 may be pricier than its competition, but it’s worth it. For starters, it’s extremely easy to use. Installation is a couple of mouse clicks and a restart; after the NetUpdate program updates your virus definitions, you’re ready to go. And its interface is a model of OS X integration: It gives you a contextual menu in the Finder, a Dashboard widget to monitor the progress of scans, and it integrates nicely with iCal.
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VBX4 is also the fastest scanner I tested, by far. It took just two minutes to scan a 900MB folder, and only 13 minutes to scan a 13GB folder filled with applications—about a quarter of the time Norton AntiVirus ( ) took. After the first scan, VBX4’s Turbo mode makes subsequent scans much faster—it only needs to scan modified files.
And after that first scan, you can forget about VBX4: It works in the background, watching all file activity for signs of trouble. In my testing, this background monitoring had no noticeable impact on my daily use of a PowerBook G4. According to Activity Monitor, its processes used essentially no CPU power, with only occasional, temporary spikes when a file was scanned. You can also schedule scans, scan files and folders via drag and drop, view logs, and create extra-secure (as well as insecure) zones via VBX4’s interface.
VirusBarrier also knows what it’s looking for: It caught everything we threw at it, including Word and Excel macro viruses, with the exception of a couple of Windows viruses. VBX4 offers daily, weekly, or monthly virus definition updates. After installation, make sure you run NetUpdate immediately to check for any updates to the program or its definitions. I only wish it provided some information about the malware it finds; Norton AntiVirus offers much more extensive reporting.
I experienced only one minor quirk during testing. During one scan, VBX4’s interface locked me out (I couldn’t set Preferences); I was able to access those same features through a Menubar icon.
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Intego’s VirusBarrier X4 will do a great job of protecting your machine from malware and Trojans. While it’s the most expensive antivirus app I tested, it’s also the fastest and easy to use—making Mac protection practically painless.
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[Macworld Senior Editor Rob Griffiths runsMacOSXHints.com.]
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Though the VirusBarrier interface is far from standard, it works quite well.