- ClamXav is a graphic user interface for OS X based on Clam, a popular and powerful open-source and cross-platform antivirus. Until a few months ago you could download it for free, but now you have to buy it from the developer’ site. ClamXav has two main features: a thorough scanof your hard disk, and a real-time warden called CalmXav Sentry.
- ClamXav 2.7 is the last free edition of the storied Mac antivirus app, but it fails to impress with an unintuitive interface and poor independent lab scores.
- ClamXav Antivirus review ClamXav is a free antivirus available for Mac. It's been developed starting from the well-known and appreciated Clam Av open-source antivirus engine, with the addition of a graphic interface.
ClamXav Editor's Review
ClamXav is a free antivirus solution based on the Open Source engine, ClamAV.ClamXav 2 has the starkest interface of all the Mac antivirus programs we reviewed. It looks like another window of the Mac OS X's Finder; files being scanned are listed in alternating blue.
Even though Mac OS X is considered a secure operating system from the viruses that actively attack the system point of view, the users shouldn't enjoy the 'status quo'. The thing is, there are certain situations when a Windows virus can attack a Mac OS installation or an unwanted program can do that too in certain situations.The antivirus isn't running as a real-time on-access scanner, so you need to scan your files manually. You have on the application's interface a drop zone where you can drag-and-drop the folder or the file you want to scan. With this program you can scan e-mail files too in order to reduce the risk of infection.
A nice setting is the possibility to set a 'Folder Sentry' list. All the folders from this list is going to be watched by ClamXav. You can enable from the same panel the possibility to scan the inserted disks or the startup setting for this application.
The scheduler is well structured and basically it can do several main jobs. The first job is the scheduled scan. The second one is the schedule update. Both jobs are working seamlessly, depending on your predefined settings.
Usually the virus database is updated daily. This thing depends on the producer though but usually you can see every day a 'Downloading daily.cvd' action within this antivirus.
Pluses: It is a free application that can keep you safe from unwanted applications.
Drawbacks / flaws: it doesn't has a real-time on-access scanner so you have to be careful with every new and suspicious item.
In conclusion: if you don't like spending a lot of money for a fancy commercial antivirus and you would like though to have the security feeling, then try this tool.
Clamxav Review For Mac
version reviewed: 1.0.4
Show viruses and adware the door
With the ClamXAV scanner heading off any security threats to your Mac, it’s easy to get rid of unwanted intruders at home
Clamxav Antivirus For Mac Reviews
‣ Safe as houses
ClamXAV is a highly trusted anti-virus and malware scanner for macOS. It detects threats and keeps the Mac in your home clean, safe and virus-free. It also ensures you don’t pass on security threats and nasty viruses to anyone else.
‣ You're in control
ClamXAV can either scan specific files or your entire hard drive – it’s up to you and it only takes a couple of clicks to start the process. It will scan any incoming new files the instant they arrive and can put suspicious ones straight into quarantine.
‣ Automatic pilot
ClamXAV automatically updates virus definitions, aiming to keep one step ahead of any unpleasant intruders trying to gain access to your Mac. You can programme automated scans at a time that suits you and you even won’t notice ClamXAV working away quietly in the background.
‣ Say pop off to pop ups
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Want to put a stop to irritating pop up adverts? Thought so! That’s why ClamXAV blocks adware too, leaving you free to get on with whatever you’re doing, without unwanted interruptions.