User`s guide

2.2. How BitDefender Antivirus for Mac Protects You

BitDefender Antivirus for Mac includes the following protection features:

● Shield - automatically checks the files that you open, copy or download for

malicious software.

● Scanner - allows you to check your system for malicious software whenever

you want and to remove detected threats. You can set up scheduled scans to

create automatic scanning routines. For example, you can set an automatic

full-system scan, which is recommended by BitDefender for greater protection.

● Antiphishing - blocks access to web pages set up to steal personal information

(for example, user names and passwords, credit card numbers).

Moreover, BitDefender Antivirus for Mac automatically updates its malware

signatures every hour. In this way, you are protected against the latest malware

threats identified by the BitDefender Labs.

2.3. What You Have to Do After Installation

Once you have installed BitDefender Antivirus for Mac, you are automatically

protected against malicious software and phishing scams. However, there are a

few things you have to do to maintain and enhance your protection.

● Immediately after the installation, scan your system to make sure it is clean.

To this purpose, run a full system scan. If malware is found, the infected files

will be automatically cleaned or isolated in quarantine. To find out how to start

a scan, refer to Scanning Your Mac (p. 29).

● For greater protection, it is recommended that you scan your system regularly,

at least once a week. The most convenient way to do this is to set up a scheduled

scan. For more information, refer to Setting Up Scheduled Scans (p. 35).

● To maintain your protection, you must register your copy of BitDefender Antivirus

for Mac within 30 days after installation. For more information, refer to

Registering BitDefender Antivirus for Mac (p. 48).

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