Bitdefender can be downloaded from the Mac App Store. After you have granted it full access to your disk and access to your security preferences in System Preferences, Bitdefender is ready to use. It is able to automatically update its virus definitions, and you can choose between a quick scan or a Deep Scan. You can also opt to scan files as well as external volumes in a customized location. The program also comes with a robust anti-theft tool that allows you to locate your device, set an alarm, remove its items remotely, and also block it from connecting to wifi networks.
It also has an online knowledge base that includes articles and videos. A fast custom scan on my test device took only 5 minutes. It’s also among the few competitors to include an vulnerability scanner that can check your device for insecure software and weak passwords and offers an efficient scheduler to run custom scans.
Overall, Bitdefender is among the most effective malware detection scanners, always delivering outstanding results in independent lab tests. It provides unbeatable spyware detection rates, and an extremely comprehensive protection package that includes features such as password managers, a rapid VPN and an anti-tracker as well as parental controls. It also offers machine protection in a lot of its business plans, a important benefit in comparison to other services.
Bitdefender’s interface is simple to use and splits its features into three categories: Privacy Utilities, Protection, and Privacy. Protection is concerned with the aspects that come with the majority of antivirus tools, such as real-time protection as well as firewall monitoring and ransomware countermeasures. Privacy is about ways to be secure while surfing the web. For instance a safe browser that runs websites inside an sandbox is designed to protect against malware infecting your normal browser. And the Utilities category is filled with optimization tools, as well as other useful tools.