ClamXAV
ClamXAV is an antivirus and malware scanner for macOS designed to protect against viruses, trojans, adware, ransomware and other malicious software. It offers real-time protection with background monitoring, scheduled scans, on-demand quick and full-disk scans, and the ability to scan individual files, folders and external drives. Users can configure detection sensitivity and optionally enable detection of non-Mac malware. ClamXAV maintains an up-to-date malware database and is used by Mac users seeking active antivirus coverage.
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1 suggestionClamXAV appears to have been discontinued by its developer — the RoaringApps database flags it as end-of-life and no longer supported. However, the official ClamXAV download page indicates a recent version (3.10) that explicitly supports both Apple Silicon and Intel processors, and the download mentions universal binary compatibility. This creates ambiguity in the search results. If you are currently running ClamXAV and it is working, you may be able to continue using it under Rosetta 2 until September 2028, when Apple removes Rosetta from macOS 28 and Intel-only apps stop launching entirely. We recommend contacting ClamXAV support directly to confirm whether the current version is a universal binary and whether the company intends to continue maintenance beyond 2028. If ClamXAV is discontinued or receives no further updates, consider switching to a native Apple Silicon antivirus before the Rosetta 2 deadline — popular maintained alternatives with native builds include Kaspersky, Bitdefender, Norton, or Sophos. macOS's built-in XProtect and Gatekeeper also provide baseline malware protection and are kept current by Apple system updates.
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