ClamXav: Easy, Free Mac Virus Scanning
With the most recent Mac Virus thats not a virus [slashdot.org] and my own dealing with pulling files, infected by PC viruses, off of unsuspecting Mac users hard drives, I have had to look for something to scan and remove files on the Mac. Currently there are several “Paid For” services available for the mac that are reasonably respectable, but with the current state of Mac viruses and my own one shot needs, I usually cannot recommend these solutions. Plus, they suck. In a corporate environment, they are a must, but for everyone else there had to be something else.
With Apple’s now not so recent move to OS X and the BSD sub-system the world of OSS has brought us a plethora of useful tools and once again, we’ll delve in and get a simple, free tool based on the popular OSS virus scanner clamav.
ClamXav is an Aqua interface for clamav. This gives it a pretty front end to its powerful backend along with a automatic graphical installer.
I was going to write a detailed report on ClamXav, but due to unforseen circumstances I was unable to complete the review. I still love ClamXav and whole heartedly endorse it.