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I determined Intego to cause horrid effects on a brand new Mac's performance, much more so than even more notorious junk software. If you want your Mac to run well, avoid all such garbage. The vast majority of Mac problems reported on this site are the direct result of using ill-conceived third party 'anti-virus' or 'security' junk.

OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and malware. Keep it that way with software updates from Apple.

A much better question is 'how should I protect my Mac':

• Never install any product that claims to 'speed up', 'clean up', 'optimize', or 'accelerate' your Mac. Without exception, they will do the opposite.
• Never install pirated or 'cracked' software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources. Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
• Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
• Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
  • Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
  • Such 'phishing' attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
  • Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iTunes or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
• Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
• Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
  • Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
  • Disable Java in Safari > Preferences > Security.
  • Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
• Block browser popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > and check 'Block popup windows':
  • Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but popups have devolved to become a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you probably do not want.
  • Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
  • If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that your Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it.
• Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as 'news'. Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
  • The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. To date, most of these attempts have been pathetic and are easily recognized, but that is likely to change in the future as criminals become more clever.
  • OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
  • Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
  • If you elect to use 'anti-virus' software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
  • Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to make you 'feel good' about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
• Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.

1. Intego VirusBarrier Scanner allows you to easily scan your entire Mac, or specific locations such as your personal documents folder. Protecting you against both Mac and Windows malware helps you stay safe and ensures that you don't pass malware along to your friends or family.
2. VirusBarrier Scanner is a free antivirus and antimalware tool specifically designed to protect your Mac from macOS, Windows and Unix malware by allowing you to manually examine any folder.
3. VirusBarrier X9 is Intego Antivirus engine designed for exclusively for Mac and Unix malware, but recently it was improved to detect Windows-based viruses as well. It has an excellent detection rate for hidden viruses, ransomware, Trojans, adware, browser hijackers, keyloggers, scareware, dialers and other forms of unwanted programs.
4. Made by the Mac security experts at Intego, VirusBarrier Scanner is a free anti-virus and malware removal tool for iMac, MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac Pro. Choose between ‘Maximum Protection’ to easily scan all files which belong to you, or ‘Essential Protection’ to scan locations where malware is commonly found.

Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind.

Jan 6, 2014 9:08 AM

Intego is one of the leading providers of Mac cybersecurity software. It consistently scores high marks in independent testing labs and offers a complete suite of features, including antivirus, firewall, backup, data protection, and anti-spam software.

Pros:

• Excellent protection: Intego scores near perfect protection scores in all the lab tests.
• Almost no speed impact: Intego proves time and time again to be a very lightweight.
• Powerful bonus features: It features powerful firewall and parental control features, and handy organizational tools such as a clean-up and back-up tool.
• Ability to scan connected iOS devices

Cons:

• Mac only: Intego is dedicated to MacOS only.

While Intego might not cater to all platforms and operating systems, its VirusBarrier app and cybersecurity software suite are high-end and loaded with features. There are also multiple licenses available, each with additional options, depending on the user’s needs.

Mac Premium Bundle x9

This is Intego’s premier cybersecurity bundle for macOS. It comes with options for one, three, or five licenses and contains the complete lineup of protective software. For the complete Intego cybersecurity experience, this is the suite that has it all.

VirusBarrier

VirusBarrier is Intego’s acclaimed antivirus software. It benefits from constant updates, a user-friendly interface, and an exhaustive library of known threats.

The program can detect infected files, discover threats, prevent infection, as well as isolate, quarantine, and delete malicious programs. All without draining the system resources and slowing down other applications and tasks.

One of the best features of this antivirus is its ability to scan multiple devices. Connecting an iOS mobile device to your Mac system allows you to use VirusBarrier to scan it for malware.

Another important aspect of VirusBarrier is that it can detect rootkits, as well as remove them. This is important, as it shows that Intego can deal with more complex malicious programs.

NetBarrier

NetBarrier is the firewall component. It’s a considerable improvement over Mac’s built-in firewall. It comes with a simple layout and very user-friendly navigation options. With its advanced security algorithms, NetBarrier also allows customizable security options based on network connection types.

Content Barrier

This is the parental control software component. You can use this to control messaging apps, block specific apps, and deny access to certain websites. These lists are customizable so you can control what to exclude, like adult content or social media platforms, for instance.

The program can also send out alerts and scan the internet activity of a computer (such as one used by a minor) and look for predatory behavior. It does however have the downside of being less intuitive than other programs in the suite.

Washing Machine

Intego’s Washing Machine can perform three important actions – organize, reclaim, and get rid of duplicates. All of these are performance-enhancing and optimization tools that do a better job than the macOS built-in services.

With these tools, you can sort out junk files, delete them to make room, or to relieve your system of unnecessary resource drainage.

Personal Backup

Personal Backup allows you back up any files. Although macOS already offers this feature in the form of Time Machine, Intego’s app is much more impressive.

It’s more customizable, for one, and it allows you to back up external drives too. It’s also possible to create multiple backups and schedule them even though they are not system-wide. Customization is everything here.

Another nice feature is the bootable backup, which can help you save precious time if something goes wrong.

Mac Internet Security x9

Mac Internet Security X9 is a bundle that offers a more budget-friendly alternative to users who are not interested in all the bells and whistles that the Premium version can offer. This is the lite version of the main cybersecurity suite and only offers the VirusBarrier and NetBarrier.

Although the company was founded back in 1997, Intego doesn’t have a very eventful history. Because it creates software only for macOS, it is a rather niched service provider and software vendor.

Security

In the last five tests on AV-Test, Intego VirusBarrier achieved a protection score of 6 out of 6. It showed excellent capabilities in malware detection and infection prevention. As well as in quarantining and isolating unwanted malware programs.

Both malware scanning and safe browsing features helped VirusBarrier to achieve consistently high scores in Mac security.

Performance

When it comes to performance, Intego’s VirusBarrier software achieves high scores again. Fluctuating between a 5.5 and 6.0 in the latest five tests (the maximum is 6).

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The program performs more reliably and drains very few resources. This means that it rarely interferes with file copies, app installations, web browsing, or running simultaneous operations and services.

Intego Mac Internet Security

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