Effortless and on-demand: security, privacy, and storage
optimization for your Mac
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Block threats
Scan files, attachments, links, and websites for threats
Surf anonymously
Securely and privately connect to any network
Clean your Mac
Free up space on your hard disk
Effortless to use. Just one click.
The easiest, fastest, and most beautiful way to ensure your security and privacy online.
Straight from your Mac.

Drag and drop files to scan them

You’ll be notified as to whether the website is safe or not

Encrypt and anonymize your connection with one click.
Automatically optimize your storage space when opening Avira Security
All the muscle. None of the weight.
Designed to run only when you tell it to, Avira Security’s ultralight and doesn’t drain your battery nor slow you down. Yet it packs a punch—the power of an antivirus, the anonymity of a VPN, the performance of a tune-up utility—all wrapped into one.
It’s not your Mac we protect. It’s you.
Malware authors aren’t after your Mac. They’re after your wallet. Based on our award-winning security technology, Avira Security keeps you safe by protecting you from malware, phishing attacks, and malicious websites.
THREATS BLOCKED LAST MONTH:
- Mac malware: 244,960
- Infected websites: 16,379,600
- Phishing attacks: 2,475,900
Do you use public WiFi? Then you need this.
With one click, encrypt your connection and mask your IP address. With Avira Security, you can secure any network and surf the web anonymously without ISPs or advertisers tracking your every move.
Optimize your storage space. For free.
With one click, automatically delete old and unused cache files created by your apps. This improves your speed and frees up storage space.
All the features you need. In one place.
On-demand scanner
Scan files and websites
for malware
Download protection
Start Avira Security to check any downloaded files for threats
Connection encryption
Encrypt your internet connection and mask your IP address
Storage optimization
Clear your cache files to free up space and increase your speed
FAQ
- What types of files can I scan for threats?
- Will Avira Security slow me down?
- Are there ads?
- Is it fully integrated with my macOS?
- How does download protection work?
- Why use Avira Security on public WiFi?
- Are there data volume limitations?
- Can I select the region I wish to connect from?
- Why drag and drop search results?
- Can Avira Security secure my email?
Avira Security runs on macOS Sierra (version 10.12.2) and higher.