While you access multiple online accounts, it shields your login credentials, providing another layer of security. The password manager is one of the most amazing features in the program. The program goes a step ahead by marking search results on Bing and Google, which saves a good amount of your time when you’re browsing through search engine results. Avast makes sure you’re well informed about visiting certain websites deemed ‘risky’. Whenever you visit a ‘risky’ website, the program gives an in-browser warning, a pop-up warning, and a notification from the extension’s icon. Avast walks you through the entire installation process, which makes it convenient and quick. However, you need to manually install the Chrome extension, in case that’s the browser you primarily use. When the installation process is complete, the program automatically installs a browser extension in Safari. The main window displays a ‘Protected’ status, until ofcourse there’s an attack on your device.
Since scans are enabled by default, they run in the background while you focus on work. With numerous functions, it allows you to conduct quick scans to protect your Mac device.
While Avast Mac Security may not be the prettiest software, it has a simple and easy-to-use interface. An easy-to-use antivirus ensuring your Mac stays clean.