[July 06, 2008] PC Tools Debuts Beta Version of iAntiVirus Tweet (Wireless News Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) PC Tools announced the launch of the iAntiVirus Beta Edition, an anti-virus and anti-spyware tool designed specifically for the Mac operating system. Providing real-time protection and system scanning, PC Tools said iAntiVirus is designed to detect and remove Mac specific threats. The launch coincides with Apple's recommendation to install and use anti-virus software to scan files, in its recently released Security Configuration Guide, the company said. "Despite the misconception that the Mac OS is inherently secure, internal research has signaled a change in the number of threats targeting this platform. PC Tools recognize that while the Mac platform is relatively safe, it is not impervious to malware," said Simon Clausen, CEO, PC Tools. "The Mac has a solid reputation for remaining relatively threat free. However, we are witnessing the use of low level malware scripts, to identify whether there is the potential to infect the Mac OS, as well as the opportunity for malware producers to obtain a significant return on investment," said Clausen. iAntiVirus detects and removes viruses, spyware, keyloggers, Trojans and in particular socially engineered threats which, for example, can propagate without user awareness through instant messenger and P2P file sharing applications, the company noted in a release. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) ((Distributed on behalf of 10Meters via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) ((10Meters - http://www.10meters.com)) Copyright ? 2008 Wireless News [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]