Bitdefender is simple to download from the Mac App Store and, after granting it access to your security settings in System Preferences and full disk access, it’s set to go. It will update its virus definitions automatically and lets you select between an immediate scan, a Deep Scan and a custom scan of your files’ locations or external volumes as needed. The program also comes with an effective anti-theft feature that lets you locate your device and play an alarm, then remove its contents remotely, and block it from connecting to wifi networks.
The program also comes with a handy online knowledge base that includes videos, tutorials, and a massive collection of articles and offers a high level of speed for virus scanning – a quick custom scan took less than 5 minutes on my test device. It’s also among the few programs that include a vulnerability scanner that checks your device for insecure software and weak passwords and offers an easy scheduler that allows for quick custom scans.
Overall, Bitdefender is among the best malware detection scanners consistently returning remarkable results in independent lab tests. It has the best spyware detection rates and a broad array of protection options, including a password manager as well as parental controls. It even offers protection for machines in many of its plans for business, which is a significant advantage over competing services.
Bitdefender’s interface is easy to use and divides its features into three categories three categories: Privacy, Protection and Utilities. Protection virtual data room is the component of Bitdefender that focuses on features that are standard to all antivirus programs, including real-time protection, firewall monitoring, and ransomware countermeasures. Privacy is about ways to stay secure while browsing the internet, for instance a safe browser (designed with banking and shopping sites in mind) that runs websites in an sandbox, and blocks malware from infecting your regular internet browser. The Utilities section is filled with useful utilities and optimization tools.
