Mac OS X Antivirus: 14.7 will be released later today, Feb 8, 2021.
Release Summary
This release contains new improvements and bug fixes to our Avast Business Antivirus Mac OS X client.
All existing devices with Avast Business Antivirus 14.6 or lower will start the automatic upgrade to 14.7 once available. If you wish to delay the upgrade you have set within your policy to exclude program updates.
A system reboot will be required to complete the installation. There will be no forced reboot unless you have set this in your device policy settings.
Improvements
Native support for Apple silicon! Smooth experience after you install our AV on your new Macbook with ARM processors
Accessibility of VoiceOver screen reader Resolved issues
Minor updates
Resolved issue where Mac OS Big Sur is not recognized by our Avast Business Hub
Resolved issue where Premium/Basic Remote Control second connection attempt was not connecting to Mac OS
Just a few small tweaks to keep your antivirus running smoothly
I have a pc running Windows 10. I recently contracted a computer service to unload some software because I wanted to be sure all of the little left-behind do-dads were taken care of. I said OK to their anti-virus software (not thinking; I prefer another name.) Turns out they installed Bitlocker which wouldn’t let me start in safe mode without a password that I don’t have.
Numerous phone calls and a few hours later, the antivirus was removed, then the Bitlocker software. I had no anti-virus installed so I called the number I got from the internet. A while into the conversation I realized that I was talking to an Avast employee. Oops, wrong number, but we were already into the works so I looked paid more attention. This Avast employee took control of my computer and found lots of those little do-dads that the computer tech missed. I watched as we went into the registry and deleted dozens of keys. More “junk” was removed, a few restarts, over an hours work here. The total cost from Avast (including a year’s worth of tech support) was 60% of the Computer service I had initially contracted.
Avast treated me very well and I’m pleased to recommend them to anyone.