Sophos Antivirus for Mac Home Edition

9.0

Software information

License:

Freeware (Free)


Updated:

28 Oct 2014


Publisher:

Sophos


Website:

http://sophos.com

Software Screenshots

Size: 92.47 MB


Downloads: 9940


Platform: Mac OS X

Review by Frederick Barton (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 28 Oct 2014

There is no need to explain why an antivirus program is essential to any computer. If you don't want to bother with overly-complicated security applications, then Sophos Antivirus for Mac Home Edition is an excellent alternative. It comes with modern scanning features, but its general design and functionality are kept as simple as possible. The application is absolutely free and you can have it up and running in no time, on Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or any later version.

Unlike most antivirus applications, Sophos comes with a compact user interface, on which you can find a set of simple and intuitive controls. Once installed, the application will run at all times on your Mac, to protect it against incoming threats and to make your web browsing more secure. You can bring up its user interface by running an executable or through an icon on the menu bar.

At a first glance, you will only find an option for performing a default scan and one for opening the application's quarantine manager. Additionally, you can expand the interface, to reveal options for setting up one or more custom scans. If you decide to create a custom scan, you can aim the application's scanning feature at specific folders, set up exceptions and even schedule the scan to start automatically on certain days and at specific hours. Custom scans are displayed in a list, along with options for starting them manually, so you can either wait for a scan to start automatically or start it yourself if you need to.

The same customization options are available for the main scanning job as well. Additional options can be found in the general preferences menu, where you can enable and disable the application's live protection feature, set it to block malicious websites and downloads and make other fine tweaks. Sophos is set by default to check for updates every hour, but you can set up your own timetable if you want to.

Pros

The application's functionality is clean and simple. It allows you to set up and schedule your own custom scans. Furthermore, Sophos comes with real-time protection capabilities, as well as other useful features.

Cons

There are no obvious issues to mention. High grade security measures and flexible controls are just a few things you can expect from Sophos Antivirus for Mac Home Edition.

Sophos Antivirus for Mac Home Edition
9.0

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Sophos Antivirus for Mac Home Edition Editor’s Review Rating

Sophos Antivirus for Mac Home Edition has been reviewed by Frederick Barton on 28 Oct 2014. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Sophos Antivirus for Mac Home Edition 5 out of 5 stars, naming it Essential

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