Category: Mac Security

  • Antivirus VirusKiller 4.3.7 for Mac

    Antivirus VirusKiller 4.3.7 for Mac

    Antivirus VirusKiller 4.3.7 for Mac

    Antivirus VirusKiller 4.3.7 for Mac

    Mac Security
    Updated Nov 4, 2026
    Mac Security • Updated Nov 4, 2026

    Antivirus VirusKiller, originally released as Endurance Antivirus by Edelweiss SRL, is a Mac malware scanner that checks your files and folders for viruses, spyware, Trojans, ransomware and keylogger signatures. It also scans email messages for phishing attempts, looks inside archives and installer packages, and includes a Mac Health Check that reviews the state of your system and suggests fixes. The app built its reputation as a lightweight, OPSWAT-certified scanner with daily signature updates.

    An honest status note matters here: VirusKiller was sold through the Mac App Store as a paid app with subscription options, but recent reports indicate the listing has been discontinued and the developer's website is no longer active. We could not verify a live official download page for version 4.3.7, so treat any site offering this version with caution and prefer a currently supported antivirus from its official store listing.

    Key Features

    • Full and quick scans of files and folders for malware, ransomware and keylogger signatures
    • Adware and potentially unwanted application (PUA) detection and removal
    • Email scanning that flags phishing attempts in stored messages
    • Mac Health Check that analyses system condition and suggests solutions
    • Daily malware signature updates and an optional scan of archives and packages

    How to Download

    1. Check the Mac App Store first to see whether the official VirusKiller listing is available in your region.
    2. If no official listing exists, choose a supported alternative instead of installing copies from download-mirror sites.

    Is Antivirus VirusKiller free?
    No. It was a paid App Store app, with a limited Lite edition and subscription options for the full version. There is no legitimate free full version.

    Is VirusKiller still supported?
    Support appears to have ended: the App Store listing was reported discontinued and the developer domain expired. For ongoing protection, use an antivirus that still publishes updates.

  • Antivirus One Pro 3.4.4 for Mac

    Antivirus One Pro 3.4.4 for Mac

    Antivirus One Pro 3.4.4 for Mac

    Antivirus One Pro 3.4.4 for Mac

    Mac Security
    Updated Nov 4, 2026
    Mac Security • Updated Nov 4, 2026

    Antivirus One Pro 3.4.4 for Mac is the premium tier of Antivirus One, the Mac App Store security app from Trend Micro, the Japanese cybersecurity company. Unlike Trend Micro's full Antivirus for Mac suite sold on its website, Antivirus One is a sandboxed App Store app focused on scanning your Mac and removing what should not be there.

    The app itself is free to download from the Mac App Store, and basic scanning is included. The Pro-level protection, including full virus removal, is unlocked through auto-renewing in-app subscriptions, historically offered on monthly and yearly plans, so it is not a free full version and current prices should be checked in the App Store listing.

    Key Features

    • Quick Scan, Full Scan and Custom Scan modes for chosen folders and drives
    • Real-time monitoring against adware, ransomware, spyware and other Mac malware
    • Virus Cleaner removal tools, unlocked with the paid in-app subscription
    • Web Threat Protection to help block malicious and phishing websites while browsing
    • Regular virus database updates from Trend Micro's global threat research network

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site
    2. Use Trend Micro's Antivirus One for Mac section there to reach the official Mac App Store listing.
    3. Install it from the App Store, open it, run a first scan, and subscribe in-app only if you want Pro removal features.

    Is Antivirus One Pro free?
    Downloading Antivirus One is free and you can scan your Mac, but removing viruses and the advanced Pro protection require a paid auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions renew unless cancelled in your App Store account settings.

    How is this different from Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac?
    Antivirus One is the lighter, sandboxed App Store app centred on scanning and cleaning. Antivirus for Mac, sold on trendmicro.com, is the broader suite with extra features such as camera and microphone monitoring and Pay Guard.

  • Antivirus CyberByte Pro 3.4.1 for Mac

    Antivirus CyberByte Pro 3.4.1 for Mac

    Antivirus CyberByte Pro 3.4.1 for Mac

    Antivirus CyberByte Pro 3.4.1 for Mac

    Mac Security
    Updated Nov 4, 2026
    Mac Security • Updated Nov 4, 2026

    Antivirus CyberByte Pro 3.4.1 for Mac is the premium Mac antivirus from CyberByte, a security company based in Bucharest, Romania that also provides penetration testing and malware analysis services. It was built for home users, including those with little technical knowledge, who want protection that runs quietly in the background.

    The program combines a signature database with behavioural heuristic analysis, and its scanning engine also detects Windows malware so infected files are not passed on to other devices. CyberByte has offered a free download with a paid premium tier, historically priced per year, so confirm the current premium price and terms on the official site rather than assuming this version is a free full version.

    Key Features

    • Real-time malware detection engine using signatures plus behavioural heuristics
    • Fast, lightweight scanning designed to stay light on system resources
    • Active protection shield that warns when a potential malware download appears
    • Downloads folder monitoring and a network mapping tool for connected devices
    • Daily malware pattern updates based on active campaigns, covering ransomware and crypto-mining threats

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site
    2. Choose the free download or the premium option on that page and check the current yearly price.
    3. Install the app, allow the permissions macOS asks for, update the malware patterns and run a first full scan.

    Is CyberByte Pro free?
    CyberByte has offered a free version of its Mac antivirus, with premium protection sold as a paid yearly upgrade. Version 3.4.1 Pro features should not be assumed to be free, so check the official site for what the free tier includes today.

    Who makes CyberByte?
    It is made by CyberByte, a Romanian cybersecurity firm. The product was previously distributed through the Mac App Store and was certified as an OPSWAT Bronze-level anti-malware application.

  • Antivirus BitMedic Pro 3.1.3 for Mac

    Antivirus BitMedic Pro 3.1.3 for Mac

    Antivirus BitMedic Pro 3.1.3 for Mac

    Antivirus BitMedic Pro 3.1.3 for Mac

    Mac Security
    Updated Nov 4, 2026
    Mac Security • Updated Nov 4, 2026

    Antivirus BitMedic Pro 3.1.3 for Mac is the paid, one-time-purchase edition of Pocket Bits LLC's long-running Mac antivirus, sold through the Mac App Store. It is aimed at home users who want a straightforward scan-and-clean tool without signing up for a large security suite or an annual antivirus subscription.

    The app centres on a simple workflow: run a quick or deep scan, review what was found in the results log, and remove threats or adware. Pocket Bits is a small studio based in San Diego, and BitMedic Pro has historically been priced at around $9.99 as a single payment, although the current App Store price should always be checked on the official listing before buying.

    Key Features

    • Quick, deep and custom scans for viruses, malware and other Mac threats
    • Adware Cleaner module for pop-up adware, hijackers and unwanted browser extensions
    • Real-time health monitoring and scheduled scans, with a whitelist for trusted files
    • Browser Privacy module to clear tracking data and browsing traces
    • Automatic scanning of connected external drives when they are plugged in

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site
    2. Follow the vendor's Mac App Store link for BitMedic Pro and confirm the current price there.
    3. Install it from the App Store, open it, update its virus database, then run your first scan.

    Is BitMedic Pro free?
    No. BitMedic Pro is the paid edition, sold as a one-time purchase. Pocket Bits also offers a separate free-to-download BitMedic app with in-app purchases, so check which edition you are installing.

    Does a Mac really need antivirus?
    macOS has strong built-in protections, but Mac malware and adware do exist. A dedicated scanner is most useful if you download a lot of software, share files with Windows users, or want scheduled checks.

  • Adware Zap Pro 2.7.6.3 for Mac

    Adware Zap Pro 2.7.6.3 for Mac

    Adware Zap Pro 2.7.6.3 for Mac

    Adware Zap Pro 2.7.6.3 for Mac

    Mac Security
    Updated Nov 4, 2026
    Mac Security • Updated Nov 4, 2026

    Adware Zap Pro 2.7.6.3 for Mac is a name that appears on third-party download listings for the Adware Zap browser cleaner by Voros Innovation. The underlying app removes adware, browser hijackers and unwanted extensions, and resets Safari, Chrome and Firefox by clearing cookies, caches and changed preferences. We could not find a separate "Pro" edition sold by the developer: the vendor's own site and Mac App Store presence list the standard Adware Zap app only.

    That distinction matters. Listings using the "Pro" name and 2.7.x version numbers come from unofficial sites, and their files cannot be verified as the developer's genuine release. If your browser shows pop-ups, redirects or a hijacked homepage, the safe route is the standard Adware Zap app from the Mac App Store, a paid one-time purchase with no subscription.

    Key Features

    • Removes adware, browser hijackers and unwanted browser extensions
    • Resets Safari, Chrome and Firefox preferences to a clean state
    • Clears cookies, caches and website data left behind by adware
    • On-device scanning against a locally stored adware database
    • Customisable clean-up, with bookmarks and history kept by default

    How to Download

    1. Because no separate Pro edition is published by the vendor, get the standard Adware Zap app from its official site or Mac App Store listing instead.
    2. Avoid unofficial "Pro" bundles, which may be repackaged, outdated or modified.

    Is Adware Zap Pro free?
    There is no official free Pro edition. The genuine Adware Zap app is a paid one-time purchase on the Mac App Store, so any site offering a "Pro" version free of charge is not distributing it with the developer's pricing.

    Is Adware Zap Pro a different app from Adware Zap?
    We found no evidence of a separate Pro product from the developer. Third-party listings under this name point back to the same app and the same Mac App Store listing as the standard edition.

  • Adware Zap Malware Cleaner 2.12.0 for Mac

    Adware Zap Malware Cleaner 2.12.0 for Mac

    Adware Zap Malware Cleaner 2.12.0 for Mac

    Adware Zap Malware Cleaner 2.12.0 for Mac

    Mac Security
    Updated Nov 4, 2026
    Mac Security • Updated Nov 4, 2026

    Adware Zap Malware Cleaner 2.12.0 for Mac is a focused clean-up tool from Voros Innovation that removes adware, browser hijackers and unwanted extensions from your Mac. Instead of scanning your whole drive like a general antivirus, it targets the places adware actually hides, such as launch agents and Application Support folders, then resets Safari, Chrome and Firefox back to a clean state.

    It suits Mac users whose browser homepage keeps changing, who see pop-up adverts on normal websites, or who find extensions they never installed. Everything runs locally against a stored adware database, so your files and browsing history are not uploaded. Adware Zap is a paid Mac App Store app, a one-time purchase with no subscription; version 2.12.0 is an older release, and the current version is newer.

    Key Features

    • Removes adware, browser hijackers and rogue extensions from Safari, Chrome and Firefox
    • Scans launch agents, Application Support and other common adware hiding places
    • Resets browser preferences and clears cookies, caches and website data
    • On-device detection with a locally stored database and no file uploads
    • Customisable clean-up options, with bookmarks and history kept by default

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site
    2. Follow the vendor's link to the Mac App Store listing and complete the one-time purchase there.
    3. Install the app, run a scan, and review the results before confirming the clean-up.

    Is Adware Zap free?
    No. Adware Zap is a paid Mac App Store app sold as a one-time purchase, not a subscription, and there is no free full version. Prices vary by country because Apple sets regional App Store pricing.

    Does Adware Zap replace a full antivirus?
    No. It focuses on adware, hijackers and browser clean-up rather than scanning every file for viruses and trojans. The same developer offers a separate full malware scanner if you need broader protection.

  • Adware Zap Browser Cleaner 2.8.3 for Mac

    Adware Zap Browser Cleaner 2.8.3 for Mac

    Adware Zap Browser Cleaner 2.8.3 for Mac

    Adware Zap Browser Cleaner 2.8.3 for Mac

    Mac Security
    Updated Nov 4, 2026
    Mac Security • Updated Nov 4, 2026

    Adware Zap Browser Cleaner 2.8.3 for Mac is a focused cleanup tool from Voros Innovation, sold on the Mac App Store, that removes adware and browser hijackers and puts your browsers back the way they were. It scans the places adware installs itself, such as launch agents and application support folders, and cleans Safari, Chrome and Firefox in one pass.

    It is made for Mac users whose homepage or search engine keeps changing, who see pop-ups and injected ads, or who find extensions they never installed. Alongside adware removal it can clear cookies, caches and other website data as a privacy clean. Everything runs locally on your Mac with nothing uploaded. Adware Zap is a one-time purchase with no subscription; the official site lists the current App Store price.

    Key Features

    • Detects and removes adware, browser hijackers and unwanted extensions
    • Resets Safari, Chrome and Firefox preferences back to a clean default state
    • Checks launch agents and support folders where adware hides outside the browser
    • Privacy clean option clears cookies, caches, history and download lists
    • Scans run entirely on your Mac; no files or browsing data are uploaded

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site
    2. Follow the link to the Mac App Store and buy and install Adware Zap from there.
    3. Launch the app, choose which browsers to clean and click Remove Adware to run the scan and cleanup.

    Is Adware Zap free?
    No. It is a low-cost one-time purchase on the Mac App Store, with no subscription or renewal fees. The official site shows the current price, which Apple sets per country.

    Is it a full antivirus?
    No. Adware Zap specialises in adware, hijackers and browser cleanup rather than scanning every file for viruses and trojans. The same developer offers a separate full malware scanner if you need that broader coverage.

  • AdGuard 2.9.2.1234 for Mac

    AdGuard 2.9.2.1234 for Mac

    AdGuard 2.9.2.1234 for Mac

    AdGuard 2.9.2.1234 for Mac

    Mac Security
    Updated Nov 4, 2026
    Mac Security • Updated Nov 4, 2026

    AdGuard 2.9.2.1234 for Mac is the stable release of AdGuard's standalone ad blocker, built to clean up browsing across your whole system. Unlike a browser-only extension, it filters ads, pop-ups, video commercials and trackers in every browser and in many standalone apps, making pages load faster and look far less cluttered.

    This release channel is the version most Mac users should install. It receives tested, polished updates rather than experimental changes, and it combines filtering, privacy protection and optional DNS controls in one tidy interface that runs quietly in the background once it is configured.

    Key Features

    • System-wide blocking of banners, pop-ups, video ads and trackers
    • Filtering in all popular browsers and many third-party apps
    • Privacy tools that block analytics and hide your search activity
    • Custom filtering rules, allowlists and user scripts support
    • DNS filtering options to block malicious and phishing domains

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site and save the installer to your Mac.
    2. Open the downloaded file, click Install, and enter your administrator password when macOS asks.
    3. Launch AdGuard, allow the requested permissions, and turn protection on.

    Is AdGuard for Mac free?
    No, AdGuard for Mac is paid software, although a free trial lets you test the premium features before buying. After the trial ends, you will need a licence, which can be bought directly from AdGuard for one or more devices.

    Where should I download AdGuard from?
    Always download it from AdGuard's own website. Unofficial download sites sometimes bundle old versions with adware or misleading installers, and they cannot provide genuine licences, safe updates or official support if something goes wrong during installation.

  • AdGuard Nightly 2.9.2.1220 for Mac

    AdGuard Nightly 2.9.2.1220 for Mac

    AdGuard Nightly 2.9.2.1220 for Mac

    AdGuard Nightly 2.9.2.1220 for Mac

    Mac Security
    Updated Nov 4, 2026
    Mac Security • Updated Nov 4, 2026

    AdGuard Nightly 2.9.2.1220 for Mac is the earliest test build of AdGuard's system-wide ad blocker, giving Mac users a first look at new filtering rules, fixes and features before they reach the stable release. It blocks banners, pop-ups, video ads and trackers across all browsers and apps, not just Safari.

    Because nightly builds are updated frequently, they are best suited to experienced users and testers who are comfortable reporting bugs. Protection, privacy controls and custom filtering work much like the regular edition, but individual builds can be less stable, so most people should choose the release version for everyday use.

    Key Features

    • System-wide ad and tracker blocking in every browser and app
    • Early access to the newest filters, CoreLibs and UI changes
    • Custom rules, allowlists and DNS filtering for fine-grained control
    • Privacy protection that hides searches and blocks web analytics
    • Built-in update channel that delivers fresh nightly builds automatically

    How to Download

    1. Visit AdGuard's beta testing information and review the nightly warnings before installing.
    2. Download from the official site and open the downloaded installer package.
    3. Follow the on-screen prompts, grant the requested system permissions, and launch AdGuard from Applications.

    Is AdGuard Nightly free?
    AdGuard offers a free trial of its premium features, after which a paid licence is required for continued use. The nightly build itself follows the same licensing as the regular Mac app, so there is no separate nightly fee.

    Is AdGuard Nightly safe to use?
    It is safe when downloaded from AdGuard directly, but it is pre-release software and may contain bugs. Avoid unofficial download sites offering nightly installers, as those files are often outdated, repackaged or bundled with unwanted software.

  • AdGuard 2.13.0.1558 for Mac

    AdGuard 2.13.0.1558 for Mac

    AdGuard 2.13.0.1558 for Mac

    AdGuard 2.13.0.1558 for Mac

    Mac Security
    Updated Nov 4, 2026
    Mac Security • Updated Nov 4, 2026

    AdGuard 2.13.0.1558 for Mac is a full-featured desktop app that blocks ads, pop-ups and trackers across your entire Mac — not just inside one browser. Because it filters at the system level, it cleans up pages in Safari, Chrome, Firefox and other apps, while also cutting the tracking scripts that follow you around the web.

    AdGuard also adds practical privacy and safety layers: phishing and malicious-site warnings, custom filter lists, and control over which apps and sites are filtered. The result is faster page loading, less visual clutter and a noticeably quieter browsing experience, with a menu-bar interface for quick on and off control.

    Key Features

    • System-wide ad, pop-up and banner blocking in all browsers and apps
    • Tracker and third-party cookie blocking to protect your privacy
    • Phishing and malicious website protection
    • Custom filter lists and rules for advanced users
    • Easy menu-bar control with per-app and per-site filtering options

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site to get the genuine AdGuard installer for macOS.
    2. Open the downloaded DMG, launch the installer and approve the system permissions it asks for.
    3. Complete the in-app setup, choose your filters, and AdGuard will start protecting your Mac.

    Is AdGuard for Mac free?
    Not the full version. AdGuard offers a free trial period for the desktop app; continued full use requires a paid licence, which also works across other platforms. A separate free Safari-only extension exists, but it is a different, lighter product.

    Can I download AdGuard from third-party sites instead?
    We recommend against it. AdGuard handles your web traffic, so installing a modified copy from an unofficial site is especially risky. The official adguard.com download page is the only safe source.