Bitdefender is easy 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 will update its virus definitions automatically, and you can choose between one of three scans: a Quick Scan, Deep Scan and a custom location scan of files or external volumes when needed. The application comes with a highly effective anti-theft function, in addition, it lets you locate and audio an alarm on your device remotely, remove its contents and block it from connecting to wifi networks.
The program also has an online knowledge base that includes videos tutorials and a large collection of articles as well as excellent speed for virus scanning – a quick custom scan took only 5 minutes on my test device. It’s also among the few competing programs to include a vulnerability scanner that checks your device for outdated software and weak passwords It also virtual data room comes with a handy scheduler for quick custom scans.
Overall, Bitdefender is one of the most reliable malware scanners. It consistently provides impressive results in independent lab tests. It has the best spyware detection rates and a wide array of protection features, including parental and password manager controls. It also offers machine protection in a number of its business plans, which is a significant advantage over competing services.
Bitdefender’s interface is simple to use and divides its features into three categories three categories: Privacy Utilities, Protection, and Privacy. Protection is concerned with the aspects that come with most antivirus tools including real-time protection as well as firewall monitoring and ransomware countermeasures. Privacy is about ways to be secure while surfing the internet, for instance a safe browser (designed with shopping and banking sites in mind) that runs websites in a sandbox. It also prevents malware from infecting your regular internet browser. And the Utilities category contains optimization tools, as well as other useful utilities.