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McAfee VirusScan for Mac is a tool that runs natively on both Intel and PPC based Macintosh computers. [1]

McAfee VirusScan is a popular antivirus program created and maintained by McAfee, formerly known as Network Associates. [2]

McAfee VirusScan for Mac uses on-access scanning to search for viruses and malicious threats every time a file is accessed. [1]

McAfee VirusScan for Mac is a Universal Binary which runs natively on both Intel and PPC based Macintosh computers. [...] It includes true On Access scanning and supports scanning of Apple Mail messages on Mac OS X Tiger (10.4.0 & above). [3]

McAfee also produces a similar product for Mac OS X under the name of VirusScan for Mac. [2]

Easy to use and always on guard, VirusScan for Mac automatically checks for the latest virus updates, so your protection is always up to date. [4]

VirusScan Plus 2007 is compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista only. [2]

McAfee VirusScan for Mac automatically downloads updates from the McAfee web site for full compliance and the latest protection against viruses, worms, and other malicious code. [1]

The previous version(s) were still somewhat consumer-focussed, and the ePO management only extended to some of the settings in VirusScan’s Preferences. [3]

In tests by Virus Bulletin and other independent consumer organizations, McAfee virus scan has not fared well, frequently failing to detect some common viruses. [2]

Actual requirements will vary depending on the nature of your environment. [4]

I admit, back on my iMacDV I did run Virex during the free beta period. [3]

Note: The following general system requirements vary depending on the nature of your environment. [5]

It can be managed by McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator for scalable security policy compliance and graphical reporting. [1]

Sources:
[1] Download McAfee VirusScan 8.6.1 Free Trial - Complete, Proactive Threat … (mac.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/McAfee-VirusScan.shtml)
[2] McAfee VirusScan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McAfee_VirusScan)
[3] McAfee VirusScan 8.6.1 software download - Mac OS X - VersionTracker (www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/10355)
[4] McAfee Virex for Macintosh - AntiVirus Protection for Macintosh (mcafee.com/us/enterprise/products/anti_virus/…/virex.html)
[5] McAfee Virex for Macintosh - AntiVirus Protection for Macintosh - SMB (mcafee.com/us/small/products/anti_virus/…/virex.html)

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