Kaspersky Lab introduces a new free solution for computers running OS X , Kaspersky Virus Scanner for Mac . The free scanner quickly and effectively checks devices for malware. 
The paid version of the solution (Pro) can also remove various threats it detects on the device. Both solutions are designed for Apple computer users who want to protect their privacy and the data stored on their devices.
In 2014, Kaspersky Lab products blocked over 3.6 million attempts to “infect” computers with the OS X operating system. During the year, the company's specialists discovered 1,499 new malicious programs for this platform.
Of course, this is significantly lower than the volume of malicious software designed for Windows or Android devices during the same period. However, our recent research into the risks faced by consumers showed that only half of OS X computers are protected, leaving millions of users around the world at risk.
With Kaspersky Virus Scanner for Mac, users can scan their computers for potential threats even if another security solution is already installed on the device. The application searches for traces of malicious programs on the computer (available options are Full scan, Quick scan or Custom scan), provides the user with detailed information about the scan results and offers the appropriate solution for each problem it detects.
In addition, Kaspersky Virus Scanner Pro for Mac can remove various dangerous applications. This version of the scanner can also automatically check each new file downloaded by a user to determine whether it is free of malicious code.
The antivirus databases of both versions of the application are regularly updated to provide protection against even the latest developments in cybercrime. In addition, both products detect malware not only for OS X, but also for Windows and Android. Although programs targeting other operating systems are usually not dangerous for Mac systems, they can lurk on the computer until they find an opportunity to “infect” a compatible device, for example, when files are copied to removable media.
“Even if you don’t think you and the data on your Mac need protection, what about your friends and colleagues who could be affected by malware that might be on your device? For example, they could lose money by following a malicious link sent from your account by malware, or lose valuable files after being infected with a Trojan that was on one of your USB drives. That’s why it’s important to regularly scan all devices for digital threats, whether they run OS X, Windows, or Android,” said Vladimir Zapolyansky, Vice-President, Product and Technology Marketing at Kaspersky Lab.
Kaspersky Lab's scanning solutions are already available on the AppStore in nine languages. More information about other free Kaspersky Lab solutions is available here.
