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MacScan

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Key Details of MacScan

  • Detect malware, clean up Internet privacy clutter and protect against blacklisted tracking cookies.
  • Last updated on October 25, 2018
  • There have been 5 updates
  • Virus scan status:

    Clean (it's extremely likely that this software program is clean)

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Editors' Review

Download.com staff

While still rare, spyware affecting Mac operating systems has gained more attention in recent years. MacScan for Mac provides an effective and supported solution.

Available as a free demo version for 30 days, MacScan for Mac requires a $39.99 payment in order to continue its use. Despite the program's large size, the installation process went well. The user is immediately prompted to install updated spyware and tracking cookie definition files after starting the program for the first time, and MacScan automatically checks for updates regularly. The clean, simple interface should be familiar to any virus scan user. Large, well-placed buttons are easily identified by their function. Users have the option to perform quick scans of commonly infected files or full system scans, which take far longer. The quick scan performed during our testing was completed in a typical amount of time and located numerous tracking cookies, indicating the program performed its function well. Upon request, the program isolated the selected tracking cookies as would be expected. The program did not find any spyware, but there may not have been any to find.

While debate exists regarding the need for spyware scanning on Mac systems, MacScan performs well and is easy to use, which makes it an attractive option for any Mac user looking for a good spyware removal software.

What's new in version 3.1

MacScan 3 offers an all-new approach to the way we protect against security and privacy threats, including a streamlined user experience, new features, and major improvements to speed and stability. Fixed a bug where errors could occur during update checks when running scheduled scans in some situations Fixed a bug where malware isolation errors could occur in rare cases User interface updates and improvements

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
June 2, 2017
Latest update
October 25, 2018
Version
3.1
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Mac
Operating System
OS X 10.9, OS X 10.11, OS X 10.8, OS X 10.10, Mac OS X
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
209,623
Downloads Last Week
3

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Developer's Description

By SecureMac
Detect malware, clean up Internet privacy clutter and protect against blacklisted tracking cookies.
MacScan detects, isolates, and removes spyware applications such as keystroke loggers, and trojan horses to protection your Macintosh. Blacklisted cookie scanner removes tracking cookies without saved usernames or passwords. MacScan cleans Internet files, cookies and history. Keep up-to-date with live downloadable spyware definitions and product updates. MacScan will isolate all evidence of spyware type applications to a secured, single location; including the programs, extensions, preferences and any log files then create a report of all activity. With MacScan's extensive spyware education library you can read up on each one of the items and find out how it may have gotten there, how to remove it and any other technical details. Protect your Macintosh from Spyware applications. Stop keystroke loggers from snooping on your every letter typed and intruders remotely accessing your computers files, resources and your privacy. Updates to MacScan will be made often to detect and protect against known spyware devices and issues which could lead to remote access.