Apple has patched the CVE-2010-0405 bug on Mac OS X 10.6.7 but not on Mac OS X 10.4.11. To compile ClamAV 0.98.3 or later, OpenSSL (Version 0.98y or above including the X509VERIFYPARAM function) is required. Mac OS X 10.4 has OpenSSL 0.9.7l built-in and MacPorts fails to build OpenSSL, so you have to install OpenSSL 0.9.8zh. ClamXAV keeps threats at bay and puts you firmly in charge of your Mac’s security. Scan a specific file or your entire hard drive. Set it to scan automatically or run instant checks on suspicious files. 32 lives v2.0.2. It’s entirely up to you.
ClamXav Editor's Review
ClamXav is a free antivirus solution based on the Open Source engine, ClamAV.Even though Mac OS X is considered a secure operating system from the viruses that actively attack the system point of view, the users shouldn't enjoy the 'status quo'. The thing is, there are certain situations when a Windows virus can attack a Mac OS installation or an unwanted program can do that too in certain situations.
The antivirus isn't running as a real-time on-access scanner, so you need to scan your files manually. You have on the application's interface a drop zone where you can drag-and-drop the folder or the file you want to scan. With this program you can scan e-mail files too in order to reduce the risk of infection.
A nice setting is the possibility to set a 'Folder Sentry' list. All the folders from this list is going to be watched by ClamXav. You can enable from the same panel the possibility to scan the inserted disks or the startup setting for this application.
The scheduler is well structured and basically it can do several main jobs. The first job is the scheduled scan. The second one is the schedule update. Both jobs are working seamlessly, depending on your predefined settings.
Usually the virus database is updated daily. This thing depends on the producer though but usually you can see every day a 'Downloading daily.cvd' action within this antivirus.
Pluses: It is a free application that can keep you safe from unwanted applications.
Drawbacks / flaws: it doesn't has a real-time on-access scanner so you have to be careful with every new and suspicious item.
In conclusion: if you don't like spending a lot of money for a fancy commercial antivirus and you would like though to have the security feeling, then try this tool.
Clamav For Mac Os X 10.6
version reviewed: 1.0.4
About the App
- App name: clamav
- App description: Anti-virus software
- App website: http://www.clamav.net/
Install the App
- Press
Command+Spaceand type Terminal and press enter/return key. - Run in Terminal app:
ruby -e '$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)' < /dev/null 2> /dev/null
and press enter/return key.
If the screen prompts you to enter a password, please enter your Mac's user password to continue. When you type the password, it won't be displayed on screen, but the system would accept it. So just type your password and press ENTER/RETURN key. Then wait for the command to finish. - Run:
brew install clamav
Clamav Mac Os X Install
Pixie hollow login. Done! You can now use clamav.