Bitdefender is simple to download from the Mac App Store and, after you’ve granted it access your security settings in System Preferences and full disk access, it’s good to go. It updates www.jnetrading.co.uk/the-witcher-3-guide-free-spirit its virus definitions automatically and lets you select between a Quick Scan, a Deep Scan and a custom scan of files and external volumes as needed. The application includes a very efficient anti-theft tool, which lets you locate and audio an alarm on your device, then remotely delete its contents and prevent it from connecting to wifi networks.

The program also features an online knowledge base, with videos tutorials and a large collection of content and also offers top virus scanning speeds – a fast custom scan took only 5 minutes on my test device. It’s also one of the few competing programs to include a vulnerability scanner that scans your device for insecure software and weak passwords and also offers an easy scheduler that allows for quick custom scans.

Overall, Bitdefender is one of the best malware scanners. It consistently provides impressive results in independent laboratory tests. It has unbeatable spyware detection rates and a very well-rounded protection suite that includes features like a password manager, fast VPN, an anti-tracker and parental controls. It includes machine protection as part of a variety of its business plans. This is a significant benefit over other services.

Bitdefender is simple to navigate and groups its features into three categories: Privacy, Protection and Utilities. Protection is the part of Bitdefender that covers the common features of most antivirus programs, such as real time protection, firewall monitoring and ransomware countermeasures. Privacy deals with methods to remain secure while browsing the web, such as a safe browser (designed with shopping and banking websites in mind) that runs websites in a sandbox. It also prevents malware from contaminating your normal internet browser. The Utilities category includes optimization tools and other handy tools.