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ClamXav for Mac

ClamXav for Mac 3.5.5

ClamXav is a popular and free virus checker for Mac OS X. Learn what's new on this latest version. Click here if the download does not begin automatically.

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More about ClamXav for Mac

ClamXAV keeps threats at bay and puts you firmly in charge of your Mac's security. Scan a specific file or your entire hard drive. Set it to scan automatically or run instant checks on suspicious files. It's entirely up to you. It uses the tried, tested and very popular ClamAV open source antivirus engine as a back end.

Features

  • Clean, simple-to-use interface
  • Clearly lists infected files
  • Free virus definitions (usually updated daily)
  • Save your favourite scan locations for easy access
  • Customise the toolbar - or hide it entirely
  • Send selected files to quarantine or trash with one click
  • Specify files to exclude using plain text* or by using drag & drop from the Finder
  • Specify schedules to update virus definitions and perform scans
  • Use ClamXav Sentry to monitor your hard drive and scan new files as they arrive
  • Use the bundled ClamAV engine or bring your own installation
  • Compatible with 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6 Snow Leopard

What's New

  • Improved recognition of Full Disk Access permissions - particularly on MDM managed Macs.
  • XAV command line tool has moved inside the main app bundle now. /Applications/ClamXAV.app/Contents/MacOS/XAV
  • Improved naming of Login Items on macOS 13 Ventura. This may require using the full installer - ClamXAV 3.5.3 (9670)
  • Added ability to scan arbitrary files from the XAV command line (beta - please give feedback). /Applications/ClamXAV.app/Contents/MacOS/XAV --scan /paths/to/scan
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