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But, using OESIS V3 3.6.11616.2(Advanced EPC Update - 17.11.24.16), End point control check fails for the same product when Avast MAC security =12 check is used. Also observed that, Avast MAC security 13.x attribute value is not included in the support chart for both V3 and V4.

When you open Avast Security, your Mac's protection status appears. The status This Mac is protected indicates that all shields and protection components are enabled, and Avast is actively protecting your Mac. If critical issues need your attention, Avast may display an alert status and prompt you to resolve any issues.

General

Avast Security actively scans your Mac for malware and other threats, and prompts you if an action is required. By default, Avast automatically updates virus definitions and notifies you if a program update is required.

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If you change the default settings, ensure your Mac's security by keeping Avast up to date. Go to ☰ Menu ▸ Settings ▸ General, and click Update Now.

You can select from the following scan options:

• Smart Scan: scans the most vulnerable areas of your Mac for malware.
• Deep Scan: an in-depth scan of your system that checks your storage drives and memory for malware.
• Targeted Scan: scans specific files or folders you select when you initiate the scan.
• USB/DVD Scan: scans any removable storage devices that are currently connected to your Mac.
• Custom Scan: allows you to set scan parameters and a schedule for scanning your Mac regularly and automatically.

Features

The Core Shields screen allows you to manage real-time security shields:

• File Shield: the main layer of active protection in Avast Security. It scans programs and files on your Mac for malicious threats in real-time before allowing them to be opened, run, modified, or saved.
• Web Shield: an additional layer of active protection in Avast Security. It scans data that is transferred when you browse the internet in real-time to prevent malware, such as malicious scripts, from being downloaded and run on your Mac.
• Email Shield: an additional layer of active protection in Avast Security. It scans your incoming and outgoing email messages in real-time for malicious content such as viruses.
• Real Site: an additional layer of active protection in Avast Premium Security. It protects against DNS (Domain Name System) hijacking by blocking fake websites to ensure you get to the actual website you want to visit.

Virus Chest is an isolated space where you can safely store potentially dangerous files or send them to the Avast Threat Labs for analysis. Files in Virus Chest cannot run or access your system and data, so any malicious code contained within a file is unable to harm your Mac.
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Wi-Fi Inspector is an active protection component which continuously monitors your network and connected devices for threats. Wi-Fi Inspector is enabled by default.

Note: Some aspects of Wi-Fi Inspector are only available in Avast Premium Security.
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Ransomware Shield secures your personal photos, documents, and files from being modified, deleted, or encrypted by ransomware attacks. This feature automatically secures your Pictures and Documents folders and allows you to specify which other folders you want to protect from untrusted applications. Additionally, you can specify which applications are allowed to modify the files in your protected folders.

Note: Ransomware Shield is a premium feature and is only available in Avast Premium Security.
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Settings and Troubleshooting

To access and manage Avast Security settings, go to ☰ Menu ▸ Settings. The following settings are available:

• General: manage program updates, show the Avast Security icon in your menu bar, or join our beta program.
• Subscription: view your current subscription information or activate a subscription for Avast Premium Security.
• Privacy: share threat information with Avast, and allow your usage data to be shared with 3rd parties for analytics purposes.
• Core Shields: manage settings and add exceptions for each of the Core Shields.
• Scans: manage settings and add exceptions for each of the predefined Scans.
• Wi-Fi Inspector: manage automatic scanning and alerts, scan all devices connected to your Wi-Fi, and view a record of visited networks.
• Ransomware Shield: specify apps that are allowed to change or delete files in your protected folders, and managed protected file types.

Avast Account is a portal where you can manage all Avast subscriptions that are registered to your email address. These subscriptions can be for any Avast product across all of your devices.

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To connect Avast Security with your Avast Account, follow these steps:

1. Click ☰ Menu on the main screen of Avast Security, then select Log in to Avast account.
2. Enter your account credentials (email and password). Alternatively, click Facebook or Google to use these credentials instead.
3. Click Log In.

If you do not have an Avast Account, you can create one by going to ☰ Menu ▸ Create Account. Read more...

If you see the status This Mac is not fully protected, try the following solutions:

• Ensure all Core Shields are enabled. Read more...
• Ensure Avast Security is up to date: go to ☰ Menu ▸ Settings ▸ General, and click Update Now.

If you see the status You are in passive mode, you need to manually allow Avast Software extensions on your Mac. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:

To uninstall Avast Security, follow these steps:

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1. Open Avast Security and ensure the window is active.
2. Click Avast in the menu bar on the top-left of your screen, then select Uninstall Avast Security.
3. Click Uninstall.
4. If prompted, use your Touch ID or enter your Administrator password and click OK to grant permission for the uninstallation.
5. Click Quit.

Avast Security is removed from your Mac.

Windows based computers may be more at risk of viruses, but Macs are not completely immune, so the need for protection software is increasing. avast! is a well-known name in the antivirus field, and the company has released a beats version of its antivirus software, designed specifically with Macs in mind.

avast! Free Antivirus for Mac beta includes three different protection shields. There is the Mail Shield that will check incoming mail for POP3 and IMAP accounts to ensure that messages are free from infection, and the Filesystem Shield constantly monitors your computer, scanning individual files for signs of viruses. The Web Shield ensures that you do not inadvertently download infected files from the internet and the is also the option of scanning your system manually.

Mac owners with large hard drive may find that full system scans take a while to complete. To help speed things up you have the option of scanning only your Home Folder or performing a custom scan of different locations. If you do not want to scan your entire system, there is a special drop zone within the application interface that can be used to scan individual files. You can also use the application to scan network locations and removable media.

Note: should you decide that you would like to remove avast! from your hard drive, you will need to the Uninstall option from within the application rather than just deleting it from your Applications folder.

What's new in 13 (see changelog for more)?

- Introducing Premium features: Ransomware Shield and Wi-Fi Inspector
- Dropped support for macOS 10.6, 10.7 and 10.8. Virus definitions and scanning engine is still provided for these OSes.
- Fixed iCloud issues on High Sierra.
- Improved File Shield performance.
- Other bugfixes.

Verdict:

avast!has done a great job with this Mac security software meaning there is no reason to stay unprotected