Avira Security
Avira Security is an antivirus and malware protection utility for macOS that performs real-time threat scanning, scheduled system scans, quarantine management, and browser protection against malicious websites. It is intended for individual Mac users seeking a third-party security layer beyond macOS's built-in protections. The app operates as a background service with a menu-bar interface for access to scan history, quarantine, and settings.
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1 suggestionWe could not find recent information about Avira Security's Apple Silicon support status. Based on the bundle ID prefix, this appears to be an active security product from Avira, but the search results did not contain architecture details or release notes. Contact Avira directly through their support site to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build is currently available or planned. If you are running an Intel-only version under Rosetta, it is important to clarify this before the September 2028 deadline when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 — an Intel-only build will stop launching on that release. In the meantime, macOS's built-in XProtect and Gatekeeper provide baseline protection; if you depend on Avira's scanning features specifically, confirm the native build timeline with Avira before relying on it long-term.
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