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AVG Antivirus for Mac

AVG · Free macOS antivirus with real-time malware protection, scans, and safeguards for browsing and email.

CaskSecurity & PrivacyApple silicon · IntelDisabled
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1-year installs404Last 365 days
Latest version4.03 days ago · Oct 7
Download size66MBarm64 / x86_64
Release cadenceIrregular0 releases in 30 days

About

AVG Antivirus for Mac is the free macOS antivirus edition. It provides real-time protection against viruses and other malware, including adware, spyware, and ransomware, and can scan for malware on demand.

  • Runs real-time protection automatically in the background.
  • Helps block malicious websites, unsafe downloads, and dangerous email attachments.
  • Receives automatic security updates.
  • The official product page describes personal and family use; it is not for business or commercial use.

Install with brew install --cask avg-antivirus. The cask installs AVG AntiVirus using the vendor’s macOS package. After installation, open the app and run a scan; the official guide describes choosing a quick or full system scan. The product page lists macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later as a system requirement.

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