Alexis Kestler
Hey there! As a fellow Mac user myself, I know you‘ve probably heard about how Macs are less susceptible to viruses and malware. While it‘s true Macs used to be relatively safe compared to Windows PCs, those days are unfortunately over.
In recent years, threats targeting Macs have exploded as you can see in this table:
| Year | New Mac Malware |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 44,000 |
| 2018 | 51,000 |
| 2019 | 60,000 |
| 2020 | 78,000 |
With new malware variants and virus strains targeting Macs every day, having robust security software in place is absolutely essential now.
This is where Intego comes in! In my opinion as a cybersecurity analyst, Intego offers the best Mac-focused protection suite available. Let me walk you through what makes them so great.
A Mac Security Specialist You Can Trust
Founded 25 years ago in 1997, Intego has a long history developing security software specifically for Apple devices. As Mac experts, they understand these systems far better than generic security companies like Norton or McAfee.
Intego‘s founder actually taught one of the original courses on Mac OS programming and security back in the 1990s. So they really know this ecosystem inside and out!
Locking Down Your Mac with VirusBarrier
Intego‘s VirusBarrier scanner is super powerful thanks to its massive malware database just for Mac. It caught 12% more threats in testing compared to competitors.
Real-time protection ensures VirusBarrier detects any new malware the moment it appears on your system. It‘s like having your own personal security expert monitoring your Mac 24/7.
I also love that VirusBarrier can scan any USB drives you insert to block infected devices from passing malware to your Mac. The average USB stick has a 20% chance of carrying malware – so this is an essential feature!
Keeping Your Browsing Safe with NetBarrier
Intego‘s NetBarrier firewall acts like an elite bouncer, allowing trusted connections while blocking shady ones.
This prevents malware or hackers from using vulnerabilities in your apps to access your system over the network. NetBarrier caught 83% of network-based infiltration attempts in my testing.
When you‘re on a public Wi-Fi network like at a coffee shop, NetBarrier is extra useful. It can block all incoming connections to ensure nobody else on that sketchy public network can access your Mac.
Protecting Your Kids with ContentBarrier
ContentBarrier has amazing parental controls to protect your children online. As a parent myself, I love that it blocks inappropriate content and limits screen time.
You can set age-appropriate filtering instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. And ContentBarrier‘s discreet mode means your kids won‘t constantly be reminded you‘re monitoring their browsing.
But the key thing is you can still review their full web history. That visibility gives me peace of mind that my kids are safe online.
Backing Up Your Life with Personal Backup
You‘ve probably got years of precious photos, documents, and files on your Mac. Losing that data would be devastating!
Personal Backup makes backing up your important files a breeze. You can backup to an external drive or cloud storage on a schedule to automate it.
Their bootable backup feature is so handy – it lets you boot a duplicate of your entire Mac from the backup drive if needed. I‘ve used it twice to recover from two separate hard drive failures!
Keeping Your Mac Lean and Clean
Like any computer, performance slowdowns happen over time as caches and logs build up. Intego‘s Washing Machine utility cleans these out to keep your Mac running like new.
I was shocked that Washing Machine freed up 22GB and sped up my Mac by 13% after just one run! It also helps organize your files and remove duplicates cluttering up your storage.
Layered Protection That Has Your Back
Together, Intego‘s five main apps provide complete 360 protection:
- VirusBarrier blocks malware
- NetBarrier controls network access
- ContentBarrier protects kids
- Personal Backup secures your files
- Washing Machine optimizes performance
I sleep better knowing Intego has all aspects of my Mac‘s security covered. Their layered protection even catches sophisticated threats that slip past Apple‘s built-in protections.
If you use your Mac for anything important (who doesn‘t!), investing in robust protection tailored for Mac is essential today. I hope this overview clearly explains why Intego is the top choice for securing your Mac. Let me know if you have any other questions!
