Virus/Malware program recommendations? [MERGED]

[marcusalwayswins]

Sometimes it can be a little too cautious.
“Problems with CrossOver Mac and Anti-Virus Software”https://support.codeweavers.com/en_...re-eg-bitdefender-avast-and-avg-and-crossover
But the Deep System Scan can find even phishing PDFs in Thunderbird’s email messages.
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A little too cautious as in does it ignore things ? Your Screenshot maybe suggest that ? Correct me if I am wrong ?

 

[bogdanw]

A little too cautious as in does it ignore things ?

No. In the sense that it detects more than it’s actually dangerous for macOS. Like CrossOver files.

Your Screenshot maybe suggest that ?

I selected in its settings Ignore (Action for infected & suspected items – Take no action) because I want to review before deleting something.

 

[cyb3rdud3]

Yes I mean what I meant was, since it is free does it do the job fully and well ?

Ok, Bitdefende also do a paid for version.

The free version is the same; virus updates aren't as regular, it also won't scan email traffic unless access on incoming mail, and not on outgoing. There are a few other things. But for non-professional use, any of the free antivirus programs for the mac will be sufficient.

 

[bogdanw]

Bitdefender: "New Variant of Atomic Stealer in the Wild" https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/la...ge-new-variant-of-atomic-stealer-in-the-wild/