
Avast Security for Mac offers three shields, on-demand scanning and WebRep clients which are automatically (optionally) installed to Safari, Chrome and Firefox browsers.
Web Shield and Mail Shield combine to check the vast majority of incoming data from the Internet, while File Shield scans all programs stored and executed from your hard drive. Everything is packed in a brand new GUI.
Malware isn’t the only threat to your Mac. Malicious websites and vulnerable Wi-Fi networks can also jeopardize your safety and privacy. Avast Security for Mac provides more protection against all 3 threats, and our new premium version also helps expose Wi-Fi intruders and helps stop ransomware.
What`s New in latest version 2026
- Improved real-time threat detection with enhanced behavioral analysis.
- Updated virus definitions for stronger protection against latest malware.
- Enhanced ransomware shield with better file protection controls.
- Improved Web Shield for safer browsing and phishing prevention.
- Optimized performance with reduced system resource usage.
- Refined user interface for easier navigation and status overview.
- Enhanced email protection against malicious attachments.
- Improved Smart Scan speed with more accurate system checks.
- Better compatibility with macOS security features.
- Bug fixes and overall stability improvements.
Mac OS X is considered one of the most secure operating systems available. But today’s threats aren’t after your computer – they’re after your identity and your money.
New threats target you personally
These days hackers “phish,” “spearphish” and “whale” to target you specifically. Combine these with other threats like router hijacking, and your identity is at great risk of being stolen.
Will it work with my Mac?
If you’re on a Mac running OSX, it will work. You need 128 MB of RAM and 750MB of disk space. Beyond that, you can be running just about any stable version of OSX (even Yosemite), and the app keep you protected.
There’s security in numbers
More people around the world trust Avast for their security than any other company. That means better security for all of us. The reason is simple: "We see and react to more data from more users, so we can make your protection better."
- License
- Freeware
- Operating System
- macOS 11.0 Big Sur or later