SecureMac MacScan 2.5 Review

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Laptop Mag Verdict

MacScan 2.5 offers spyware protection through a quick and easy process.

Pros

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    Easy to operate

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    Quick scans

Cons

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    Strictly protects against spyware

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    No browser protection

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MacScan is the answer for those looking strictly for spyware protection. Pinpointing Apple-specific threats, including the DNSChanger trojan horse, this software detects and removes spyware. Although the interface isn't as sleek as Intego's, we had no problem tweaking options or using the scan scheduler. Running a scan on a new Lepoard-based MacBook Pro took just 5 minutes, and the MacScan spotted one threatening cookie. With MacScan's Blacklisted Cookie Scan, you can remove blacklisted tracking cookies from a list of browsers without losing all your saved usernames and passwords. In addition, automatic updates makes sure your software stays current to protect against the latest threats.

SecureMac MacScan 2.5 Specs

Company Websitemacscan.securemac.com
PlatformsMac
Software Required OS:Mac OS X
Software TypeSecurity
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Joanna Stern

Joanna Stern was a laptop reviewer and writer at Laptop Mag. She reviewed notebooks big and small, including models from MSI, Asus, Toshiba, and Lenovo. This was right at the beginning of her impressive career in journalism. Since then, she's become one of the most recognizable voices in consumer tech. Joanna now works with The Wall Street Journal, and was previously a founding editor at The Verge. After Laptop Mag, she worked at Engadget as a reviews editor. Joanna has won a News & Documentary Emmy Award as well as two Gerald Loeb Awards.