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 all set to go. It will automatically update its virus definitions and you can select between a Quick or a Deep Scan. You can also opt to scan files as well as external volumes in a customized location. It comes with an efficient anti-theft tool, which allows you to find and record an alarm on your device remotely, remove its contents and block it from connecting to wifi networks.
The program also includes an online knowledge base, with videos, tutorials, and a massive collection of information and also offers top speed for scanning viruses – a fast custom scan took only 5 minutes on my test device. It’s also among the few alternatives that have vulnerability scans that checks your device for outdated software and passwords that are weak.
Overall, Bitdefender is one of the top malware scanners. It has consistently delivered impressive results in independent lab tests. It offers unbeatable spyware-detection rates and a comprehensive set of security features, including parental and password management controls. It also includes protection for machines as part of many of its business plans. This is a major benefit when compared to other solutions.
Bitdefender’s interface is simple to coming technologies use and separates its features into three categories three categories: Privacy Utilities, Protection, and Privacy. Protection is the part of Bitdefender which focuses on features common to most antivirus programs, such as real time protection, firewall monitoring, and countermeasures against ransomware. Privacy is concerned with ways to be secure while surfing the web. For example an internet browser that is safe and runs websites within a sandbox in order to keep malware out of your browser. And the Utilities category is filled with optimization tools, as well as other useful tools.