Avast is legitimate - when your computer is idle Avast generates a database of files so that if something essential is infected, it can try to replace it from the virus recovery database. You can stop the virus database generation by right clicking the icon in the tray next to the clock. The lack of experience Avast has shown in dealing with the Mac platform was very clearly demonstrated by the Avast representative whom made several obvious errors in their attempts to discredit Thomas Reed, Who has always been a trusted source of good quality technical information on Mac security.

What Is Avast For Mac

While I was having a virus scare a while ago, my friend recommended I remove Avast. I did so.

Is Avast For Mac Totally Free

Now I'm wondering, should I re-install Avast? Because I could really use the web protection. I mainly want my web protection back because I need to occasionally download stuff of Mediafire, and whenever I download anything there I immediately get re-directed to sketchy sites. (Though, I still get my file) I haven't used it since removing Avast though.

All I have right now is Malwarebytes and Ad Block Plus.