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Fast, functional design, works in real time, and simple to use - all of which gives you greater control. The same reasons people buy Mac computers are also in our Avast Mac Security. Macs were more immune to malware threats in the past, but increasing popularity - i.e. greater market share, with particular user demographics - has made them a hot new target for hackers. Now you can rest assured that no virus will take away your control.

Key Features - Avast Mac Security

Protective Features
WEBREP
WebRep browser plugins provide greater protection against phishing sites, including heuristic detection of new phishing sites.
Core Technologies

ANTIVIRUS AND ANTI-SPYWARE ENGINE
Innovative scanning engine protects against viruses, spyware, and other malicious agents. Also detects malware targeted to Windows.

AVAST! COMMUNITY IQ
Provides the best, most up-to-date signature-based detection because the global avast! user community provides fast samples of new viruses.
avast! Real-time Shields - a team of 24/7 guards

FILE SYSTEM SHIELD
Real-time scanning of opened/executed files.

MAIL SHIELD
Scans all incoming/outgoing email for malware.

WEB SHIELD
Scans all visited web pages, downloaded files, and java scripts. Thanks to the intelligent stream scanning feature, the Web Shield doesn't slow your web browsing.

Minimum Hardware Requirements:
Intel-based Mac
128 MB od RAM
750 MB of disk space