Avast for Mac provides enhanced security with intelligent threat-detection, real-time protection, and additional features to prevent malicious attacks.
Simple to install and easy to use, Avast antivirus for Mac is designed for effortless Internet security. It protects your identity, ensures your privacy, and secures your files, folders, and computer.
Avast comes in two versions:
- Avast Security for Mac is a free download.
- Avast Premium Security is licensed for 1, 2, or 3 years for with single or multi-device options (up to 10). The premium version offers a 60-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Download Avast for Mac and get:
- Real-time protection: Blocks malware, spyware, Trojans, and viruses in real-time.
- Web Shield: Prevents access to dangerous downloads and websites.
- Email Shield: Protection against receiving or sending infected attachments.
- Scheduled scans: Schedules full virus scans for minimal user impact.
- Real-time updates: Protects your Mac against the latest threats.
- Wi-Fi Security Alerts: Issues warnings about home or public network weaknesses.
Additional Features
- Ransomware Shield: Prevents personal files from being held for ransom.
- Wi-Fi Inspector: Real-time alerts regarding network intruders and vulnerabilities.
- Real Site: Multi-layer security protection against spoofed sites.
- Phishing Net: Avast’s cloud database protection against threats identified worldwide.
Awards and Recognition
- AV-Comparatives: Avast Free Antivirus (now known as Avast Security for Mac) was awarded two stars for both Real-World Protection and Malware Protection, and three stars for Performance.
- AV-Test: 100% for protection against malware infections and 100% for usability.
Version Features
Avast comes in two free and one licensed package.
Avast Security
- Real-time protection against malware, spyware, viruses, and other threats.
- Email and web shields for enhanced protection.
- Wi-Fi security alerts when threats are detected.
- Scheduled scans and real-time updates.
Avast Premium Security
Everything in Avast Security PLUS:
- Ransomware protection against the encryption of personal files.
- Wi-Fi vulnerability detection and protection.
- Multi-layer phishing protection.