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AVG Internet Security for Mac review: Solid protection, but the free version could be enough

Macworld At a glanceExpert’s Rating Pros Strong antivirus and anti-malware detection and protection Speedy performance and a good level of customization/whitelist file creation Network Inspector and Ransomware Shield add some useful elements as well as an extra layer of security in case of hacking Cons Anti-phishing and anti-fake website protection tools underperform despite catching occasional

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At a glanceExpert’s Rating

Pros

Strong antivirus and anti-malware detection and protection

Speedy performance and a good level of customization/whitelist file creation

Network Inspector and Ransomware Shield add some useful elements as well as an extra layer of security in case of hacking

Cons

Anti-phishing and anti-fake website protection tools underperform despite catching occasional malware

Occasional hiccups when removing detected malware

The paid features feel only marginally better than the free version

Our Verdict
AVG Internet Security for Mac is a solid…
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