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iAntiVirus

iAntiVirus - 1.3

Antivirus and spyware protection.

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Current Version: 1.3
Release Date: 2009-01-06
License: Shareware
Downloads (this version): 2,925
Downloads (all versions): 7,650
Price: $29.95

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With PC Tools iAntiVirus you are protected against the most nefarious cyber-threats attempting to gain access to your Mac and personal information. Once your computer has been infected, a virus or worm will usually attempt to spread itself to your friends, family and associates by accessing your email contacts and networked PCs. The infection may also allow hackers to access files on your Mac, use it to launch attacks against other computers and websites or to send mass SPAM email. PC Tools iAntiVirus provides real-time protection and comprehensive system scanning to ensure your Mac remains safe and virus free.

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This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel

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iAntiVirus ReviewSeems like a pretty decent piece of software - Version: 1.2, 12/3/2008 07:55PM PST

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mesostinky
Seems to be the only Free Mac antivirus software that does full real time monitoring. Clam's sentry doesn't really compare. Also unlike Clamxav it has heuristics which in theory allow it to detect unknown viruses and variants of known viruses. I don't think it detects Window viruses but It did stop me from even downloading the Eicar.com test virus in Firefox which while expected at least shows it's paying attention.

It is also very light on system resources. So it really can't hurt to run it. For most average users it may end up being a solution in search of a problem but another layer of security is never a bad thing if it stays out of your way.

Finally enough with the slamming users who use Antivirus software on the Mac. It's a choice, and it's not hurting you. Quit whining already.

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iAntiVirus CommentaryFREE! Paid version adds support & commercial license - Version: 1.2, 12/1/2008 09:54PM PST

zunipus
I don't know why VersionTracker segregated this application into two separate pages, one for the FREE version and one for the $30 shareware version. They're the same thing. I am going to ask them to join the pages.

Here is where you can read about the FREE version:

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/10854561

What paying $30 gets you:
1) Business and Commercial Use license
2) Dedicated 24/7 support
3) Phone support

Note that this app ONLY scans and removes Macintosh malware, NOT Windows malware. Go get ClamXav for a free option to cover both platforms.

Also note that from my perusal of their "Thread List", there is a bunch of junk on it that never/ever made it out into the wild, most of which is not even capable of self-replication. The list also includes both ye olde Mac OS malware, which is inert on Mac OS X, as well as legitimate keylogger and surveillance programs. These legitimate programs can only be installed by someone would has direct access to your computer account. Typically the only point in knowing they are installed is to ascertain whether your boss is watching you or not. And if you have to ask, also ask why you're worried about wasting your boss' time at work in the first place.

There is a similar program for Mac called 'MacScan' that has a more thorough list of detected legitimate keylogger and surveillance programs, if you want to be more thorough/paranoid. It costs $30 shareware. The folks who wrote MacScan also provide a free detection and removal tool for the "Trojan.OSX.DNSChanger" which is officially named "Trojan OSX.RSPlug.A".

BTW: At the time of my typing, Trojan OSX.RSPlug.A is the one and only verified piece of malware for Mac. It is inert on Mac OS X Server and only affects certain setups of the Mac OS X client. Reportedly there is one more recently 'discovered' Trojan horse for Mac, but its legitimacy is in question at the moment.
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iAntiVirus ReviewNo fan issue - Version: 1.2, 12/1/2008 01:47AM PST

Karl Kiem
I was a little bit afraid installing iantivirus (1.2) into my macbook pro. But there is no fan issue as posted below. It is easy to configure and does its job fast and reliable. Much faster and easier to configure than intego virusbarrier i had before and uncomparable easier to handle than ClamXAV that is also a nightmare to install. So iantivirus is just perfect. Why can't everybody make such programs?
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