User`s guide

Actions Taken on Infected and Suspicious Files
BitDefender Antivirus for Mac automatically tries to clean the infected files it
detects. If an infected file cannot be cleaned, it is sent to quarantine. Suspicious
files are automatically sent to quarantine.
Important
You should not change the recommended actions unless you have a strong reason
to do so.
To change one of the default actions:
1. Open BitDefender Antivirus for Mac. If you do not know how to do this, refer to
Opening BitDefender Antivirus for Mac (p. 13).
2. In the Advanced Controls area of the main window, click the Shield button.
3. Click the corresponding button and choose the desired action. The following
actions are available:
● Disinfect - removes the malicious code from the infected file.
● Move to quarantine - moves the infected or suspicious file to quarantine.
When a virus is in quarantine it cannot do any harm because it cannot be
executed or read.
● Deny access and notify - blocks access to the infected file, notifying you
about the detected malware through a virus alert.
● Delete - removes the infected or suspicious file from the disk.
Notifications When Malware Is Found
When the shield detects an infected or suspicious file, an alert is displayed.
Moreover, when you open the main window, the Threats tab is shown
automatically to draw your attention to the existing issues.
To change any of these settings:
Protecting against Malicious Software and Phishing Scams
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