Avast Security Pro for Mac review: Everything a modern antivirus app needs and a little bit more An all-around champion has strong malware-fighting abilities packaged with worthwhile extras. Jan 12, 2018  Avast Security (for Mac) delivers effective malware protection along with unusual bonus features. Phishing protection only works well in Chrome and Firefox, but this free utility is still worth a. Avast Security is a free antivirus that stops malware & finds Wi-Fi security weaknesses. Free Download! In order to view this page correctly, you must have a JavaScript-enabled browser.

• Pros Certified by one independent testing lab. Best mac in 2018 for audio production. Speedy full scan.

Excellent phishing protection for Chrome and Firefox. Network security scanner. Password manager.

Website rating. Active Do Not Track. • Cons Poor phishing protection in Safari. Password manager includes only basic features. • Bottom Line Avast Security (for Mac) delivers effective malware protection along with unusual bonus features. Phishing protection only works well in Chrome and Firefox, but this free utility is still worth a look. For years, Mac users basked in the mystique of virus-free computing.

It wasn't true, alas, and as time goes on we see more and more Mac-specific malware attacks. The situation may not be nearly as bad as for Window or Android, but prudence still dictates that you install on your Macs as well. Avast Security offers Macs protection against malware along with advanced features including a password manager and a network security scanner, all for a cost of exactly nothing. The product's spacious main window features a large status indicator centered in an otherwise-empty white region, with a menu down the left side. It's a very different appearance from on Windows, which uses pops of purple and green on a dark gray background. Pricing and OS Support Like Bitdefender and Kaspersky, Avast supports macOS versions back to 10.9 Mavericks.