ClamXav 2.6.2
Device: Mac OS
Category: Utilities
Price: Free, Version: 2.3.6 -> 2.6.2 (iTunes)
Description:ClamXav is a free virus scanner for Mac OS X. It uses the very popular ClamAV open source antivirus engine as a back end and has the ability to detect both Windows and Mac threats.
- Scan only the files you tell it to, or your entire hard drive, whichever you prefer.
- 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, regular expressions, or by using drag & drop from the Finder.
- Specify schedules to update virus definitions and perform scans.
What's New
Updated engine to ClamAV 0.98.1
Uses Notification Centre on 10.8+
Added ability to download additional signatures from ClamXav.com for greater protection
Added "Reveal in Finder" to source list
Added ability to "put back" something which has been trashed/quarantined
Added ability to pause/resume scans
Added option to animate dock icon while scanning
Added timestamp to logs of scheduled scans
Improved reliability in schedules
Improved clarity of summary text after a scan
Summary text now localised
Corrections to French, Czech and Italian language localisations
Fixed select-all/copy for "Exclude" preference settings
Fixed issue where ClamXav would warn about a quarantine folder unnecessarily
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