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<blockquote data-quote="Rod" data-source="post: 1951307" data-attributes="member: 204485">While I agree that most virus and malware applications such as Malwarebytes are mostly a waste of time, space, resources and money I and others have broadly recommended the free DetectX and Intego VirusBarrier Scanner for malware and PC virus content in email.While the M Series Macs a very good at protecting themselves I still run an occasional check with VirusBarrier Scanner.&nbsp; On running it today (first time for about 9 months) I realised that it has a few new modifications, is very slow and pretty much maxed out 8 out of 10 of my CPU cores pushing the temp over 60C even with Macs Fan Controller running the twin fans at 5000+ rpm.So I ran DetectX which took seconds only to provide the same result; No Threats Found.This led me to wonder if there were any other worthwhile Malware/Virus scanners out there worth consideration.Just for interest sake I tried out Bit Defender Virus Scanner and was pleasantly surprised.&nbsp; The free version is both lightweight and simple, easy to use UI with two options.&nbsp; A &quot;quick&quot; scan of locations most vulnerable and a &quot;deep&quot; scan which basically scans your whole Home folder.Much faster than VirusBarrier Scanner (not as fast as DetectX) and much lighter on resources with a very simple interface I think it's a contender.&nbsp; Same result though; No Threats Found.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Rod, post: 1951307, member: 204485"] While I agree that most virus and malware applications such as Malwarebytes are mostly a waste of time, space, resources and money I and others have broadly recommended the free DetectX and Intego VirusBarrier Scanner for malware and PC virus content in email. While the M Series Macs a very good at protecting themselves I still run an occasional check with VirusBarrier Scanner. On running it today (first time for about 9 months) I realised that it has a few new modifications, is very slow and pretty much maxed out 8 out of 10 of my CPU cores pushing the temp over 60C even with Macs Fan Controller running the twin fans at 5000+ rpm. So I ran DetectX which took seconds only to provide the same result; No Threats Found. This led me to wonder if there were any other worthwhile Malware/Virus scanners out there worth consideration. Just for interest sake I tried out Bit Defender Virus Scanner and was pleasantly surprised. The free version is both lightweight and simple, easy to use UI with two options. A "quick" scan of locations most vulnerable and a "deep" scan which basically scans your whole Home folder. Much faster than VirusBarrier Scanner (not as fast as DetectX) and much lighter on resources with a very simple interface I think it's a contender. Same result though; No Threats Found. [/QUOTE]

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