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Sophos Home Premium Security for Mac is free and fully featured anti-virus software that will protect your Mac from all sorts of internet threats that can damage your security, files, and privacy.
Security experts know that the largest damage to local files, private information theft and OS instabilities can happen when users who don’t have much technical knowledge are interacting with internet or external storage devices, so because of that much of the Anti-Virus features are automatic and can detect software threats even without supervision by advanced users.
Detects and blocks known and unknown malware in milliseconds.
To make this monitoring as less intruding as possible, Sophos Anti-Virus for macOS demands very little CPU processing, which is especially useful for laptop owners.
Built with simple to use interface and powerful options, the tool offers full protection for novice users, professionals and businesses. The main dashboard of this app is very simple, offering an easy way to start manual scans, see quarantined files, and setup your preferences with ease (including the configuration of real-time scanning, auto updates and more).
From viruses, Trojans, worms to all sorts of identity thefts, your system will remain safe and in constant communication with the SophosLabs experts who offer constant upgrades and new virus definitions that can detect and quarantine even future threats. And all of that is offered to you for free.
Features and Highlights
Full protection from viruses, Trojans and worms
Stops all threats, even those designed for Mac. Not only is your computer safe, files you send to other computers are safe from threats too.
Stops all threats, familiar and unfamiliar
Antivirus technology stops all threats, even if it's something new.
Quarantines and removes the threats it finds
You might not want to immediately delete any bad files scans find. No problem. You have the flexibility to quarantine questionable files and check them again later, or you can have them immediately removed from your computer. The choice is yours.
Business-quality antivirus, backed by SophosLabs
We've put the entire force of business-strength threat expertise behind Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac. That means you're using the same product that protects organizations like Conair, the Paideia School and Miami Dade Public Schools.
Easy installation and painless maintenance
We keep antivirus light and easy. Once installed, it'll work quietly in the background, alerting you when it finds something nasty.
It's totally free
100%, totally, absolutely, completely free. Yes, really!
FAQ
What are the Mac system requirements for Sophos Home?
The following are the Mac system requirements (latest OS version for full system support):
Yes, you need malware protection for Mac, because even Macs are susceptible to cyberattacks and vulnerability exploits. If you want to keep your Macs safe and secure and ensure the information on your devices is well-protected, third-party security such as Sophos for Mac is the answer.
Do Macs have built-in security?
Yes, Macs have built-in security to keep the system safe from malware, and technologies such as ASLR, XD, and SIP ensure malware is unable to harm the system and even processes with root permission, and cannot change important system files.
Alternatives
Malwarebytes – Scan your device today and see why millions trust Malwarebytes to keep them protected.
Total AV – All-in-one security for Mac.
BitDefender Antivirus – Advanced protection & performance.
G DATA AntiVirus – Reliable defense against threats.
PROS
Security experts know that the largest damage to local files, private information theft and OS instabilities can happen when users who don’t have much technical knowledge are interacting with internet or external storage devices, so because of that much of the Anti-Virus features are automatic and can detect software threats even without supervision by advanced users.
Detects and blocks known and unknown malware in milliseconds.
- Malware scan and clean
- AI Threat Detection
- Ransomware Security
- Security Management
- Privacy Protection
- Web Protection
- Real-Time Antivirus
- Parental Web Filtering
- Premium Support
To make this monitoring as less intruding as possible, Sophos Anti-Virus for macOS demands very little CPU processing, which is especially useful for laptop owners.
Built with simple to use interface and powerful options, the tool offers full protection for novice users, professionals and businesses. The main dashboard of this app is very simple, offering an easy way to start manual scans, see quarantined files, and setup your preferences with ease (including the configuration of real-time scanning, auto updates and more).
From viruses, Trojans, worms to all sorts of identity thefts, your system will remain safe and in constant communication with the SophosLabs experts who offer constant upgrades and new virus definitions that can detect and quarantine even future threats. And all of that is offered to you for free.
Features and Highlights
Full protection from viruses, Trojans and worms
Stops all threats, even those designed for Mac. Not only is your computer safe, files you send to other computers are safe from threats too.
Stops all threats, familiar and unfamiliar
Antivirus technology stops all threats, even if it's something new.
Quarantines and removes the threats it finds
You might not want to immediately delete any bad files scans find. No problem. You have the flexibility to quarantine questionable files and check them again later, or you can have them immediately removed from your computer. The choice is yours.
Business-quality antivirus, backed by SophosLabs
We've put the entire force of business-strength threat expertise behind Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac. That means you're using the same product that protects organizations like Conair, the Paideia School and Miami Dade Public Schools.
Easy installation and painless maintenance
We keep antivirus light and easy. Once installed, it'll work quietly in the background, alerting you when it finds something nasty.
It's totally free
100%, totally, absolutely, completely free. Yes, really!
FAQ
What are the Mac system requirements for Sophos Home?
The following are the Mac system requirements (latest OS version for full system support):
- macOS 11 Big Sur
- macOS 12 Monterey
- macOS Ventura
Yes, you need malware protection for Mac, because even Macs are susceptible to cyberattacks and vulnerability exploits. If you want to keep your Macs safe and secure and ensure the information on your devices is well-protected, third-party security such as Sophos for Mac is the answer.
Do Macs have built-in security?
Yes, Macs have built-in security to keep the system safe from malware, and technologies such as ASLR, XD, and SIP ensure malware is unable to harm the system and even processes with root permission, and cannot change important system files.
Alternatives
Malwarebytes – Scan your device today and see why millions trust Malwarebytes to keep them protected.
Total AV – All-in-one security for Mac.
BitDefender Antivirus – Advanced protection & performance.
G DATA AntiVirus – Reliable defense against threats.
PROS
- Strong Security Suite
- User-Friendly Interface
- Real-Time Threat Monitoring
- Enhanced Parental Controls
- Cross-Platform Compatibility
- Limited Advanced Features
- Resource Intensive Scans
- Customer Support Response Time
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