Antivirus for Mac
Universal version latest seen at v10.3.1 · Reported by 16 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (2):
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Antivirus for Mac is a security component from Netgear that runs as a background launchAgent to provide real-time malware detection and antivirus protection for macOS. It monitors the system for threats, performs virus scans, and manages quarantine of detected malware. This component is part of Netgear's broader antivirus suite and integrates with macOS security systems to protect against viruses, trojans, spyware, ransomware and other malicious threats. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionAntivirus for Mac has a native Apple Silicon build confirmed in use. Since this is a system component (launchAgent) bundled with the parent antivirus application rather than a standalone app, updating the parent Netgear Antivirus for Mac product is what enables the native version. Check Netgear's official support site or open the Netgear Antivirus for Mac application on your Mac and go to Help or Settings to find a Check for Updates option. The vendor's auto-updater should detect and install the native build automatically. If no update prompt appears, visit Netgear's download page for Antivirus for Mac and download the latest installer, which will serve the native Universal Binary on Apple Silicon Macs. After installation, the native launchAgent component will replace the Intel version and you will see improved performance and battery life compared to the Rosetta 2 emulation.
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