Total Defense Antivirus for Mac Review
Total Defense has 30-day free trial and is easy to use, but the long initial scan and failure to remove some malware is frustrating.
MacWorld Magazine 2:22 pm on April 10, 2024
The text is a review of Total Defense Antivirus for Mac by Chris Barylick for Macworld. The software, developed by Total Defense, markets itself as providing strong protection against malware and phishing attacks through its TrafficLight feature and Safe Files whitelist. However, the review highlights significant issues with the application, including an extremely long initial scan time, allowing Safari access to questionable websites without warning, and failure to detect and remove certain malware.
- Total Defense Antivirus for Mac failed to detect and remove some malware during testing
- TrafficLight feature did not prevent Safari from visiting phishing websites effectively
- Initial scan time was very long, taking an unrealistic amount of time
- Safe Files whitelist is useful but Time Machine backup protection is a welcome addition
- Some improvements are needed to address the identified issues and make it a more reliable choice for users
https://www.macworld.com/article/2290949/total-defense-antivirus-for-mac-review.html