The main thing you need to know about security is that no operating system is safe. The bad guys don’t target Microsoft’s Windows alone. They also target Google’ Android, they also target Apple’s OS X (or macOS), they target anything and everything they feel is worth it.

Long story short, the fact that Macs don’t need protection is a myth. There is Mac malware out there. It’s been out there for quite some time and it’s been evolving. So let go of any outdated notion you might have that Macs are inherently safe and get your Mac some protection. Like the new Avira Antivirus Pro for Mac.

Avira Antivirus Pro is available for Windows and Mac

Windows users are very much familiar with Avira Antivirus Pro. It’s the premium version of Avira’s free antivirus software, Avira Free Antivirus. Obviously, the premium version comes with a few handy extras, like no ads among other things.




Avira Antivirus Pro works on PCs and, as of very recently, it works on Macs as well. Avira Antivirus Pro works with OS X 10.10 Yosemite or newer and protects against a variety of threats.

"Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting Mac users to steal personal information or to blackmail victims for ransom," said Boris Cipot, product manager at Avira. "With Mac Antivirus Pro users are able to protect their Mac devices against online threats such as viruses, Trojans, adware and spyware and also prevent their Macs from being 'carriers' of Windows viruses."

Avira Antivirus Pro for Mac – Main Features

• Antivirus Scanner – protects against viruses, Trojans, worms, and other malware.
• Custom Scans – schedule system scans or scan individual files whenever you want to.
• Smart A.I. – unique, deep-learning algorithms that protect against the latest and newest threats.
• Avira Intelligent Repair System – best-in-class technology that repairs all damage caused by malware.
• Self-Defense – prevents malware from altering or disabling the antivirus.
• PUA Shield – finds potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) hidden within legitimate software.
• Avira Browser Safety – blocks malicious and phishing website, blocks online trackers.
• Price Comparison – saves you money while shopping online.
• No ads – silently runs in the background.

"Our new Mac Antivirus Pro protects consumers from the sophisticated attacks commonly used in identity theft, banking fraud, data and privacy breaches, and more," explained Avira. "[Our] award-winning antivirus scanner blocks keyloggers, rootkits, spyware, banking Trojans, botnets, DNS hijacks, worms and ransomware. Avira’s Mac Antivirus Pro also identifies and stops Windows malware from being passed through your Mac on to other PCs."


Go get Avira Antivirus Pro for Windows or Mac.

If you don't want to spend money on Avira Antivirus Pro, at least get Avira Free Antivirus for Mac.


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