Apple iPad Gets A Virus Scanner – INTEGO VIRUSBARRIER X6

By Nathan Kirsch

Intego today announced the release of VirusBarrier X6 10.6.5, a free maintenance update to its acclaimed antimalware and network protection tool. In addition to improving performance and reliability, VirusBarrier X6 now scans iPads for malware and malicious files. VirusBarrier X6 was the first anti-malware program to scan iPhones and iPod touches, and is now the first to scan the iPad. VirusBarrier X6 10.6.5 is available now.

Intego VirusBarrier X6 10.6.5

In addition to iPad compatibility, VirusBarrier X6 adds the following features:

  • A new option allows users to submit URLs that are flagged as web threats or
    phishing sites to Intego for analysis
  • A contextual menu in the log allows users to add sites flagged as web threats or phishing sites to the Trusted Sites list
  • A button in the web threat and phishing alerts allows users to add sites to the Trusted Sites list
  • A button in the behavioral analysis alert allows users to trust an application
  • An Always require a password to access the interface checkbox has been
    added to the advanced preferences.
  • A new advanced scan option allows users to skip Boot Camp volumes during
    malware scans
  • Minor bug corrections and performance enhancements

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