This article provides a list of historical release notes for publicly released versions of Intego's VirusBarrier X9 software. Be sure to keep your software up to date by using the NetUpdate application.
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10.9.95 (3664)
Release Date: November 4th, 2024
• Resolves an issue where files may not be removed from the Quarantine window.
• Fixes an issue were the VirusBarrier alert window may not be closed.
• Addresses an issue where VirusBarrier may consume too much memory.
This version is compatible with macOS Sequoia.
10.9.94 (3649)
Release Date: September 12th, 2024
• This update supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Sequoia.
10.9.93 (3646)
Release Date: July 25th, 2024
• Reduces the performance impact when installing software.
• Improves archive management for better scan performance.
• Resolves a conflict with iOS backups.
This version is compatible with macOS Sonoma.
10.9.92 (3634)
Release Date: June 27th, 2024
• Improves the malware removal process for quarantined files.
This version is compatible with macOS Sonoma.
10.9.91 (3614)
Release Date: June 4th, 2024
• Fix for a corner case related to Time Machine.
• Implements an update to the zip file handling library.
• Resolves an issue were crashes may occur during a scan.
This version is compatible with macOS Sonoma.
10.9.90 (3609)
Release Date: May 2nd, 2024
• Resolves an issue when scanning a volume containing a Time Machine backup.
• Improves malware removal performance in email attachments.
This version is compatible with macOS Sonoma.
10.9.89 (3592)
Release Date: April 16th, 2024
• This update supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Sonoma.
10.9.88 (3573)
Release Date: March 26th, 2024
• This update supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Sonoma.
10.9.87 (3567)
Release Date: March 6th, 2024
• This update supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Sonoma.
10.9.86 (3562)
Release Date: February 28th, 2024
• Improves file counting accuracy during scan.
• Improves German interface wording.
• This update supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Sonoma.
10.9.85 (3495)
Release Date: January 23rd, 2024
• Temporarily disables 7zip archive scanning.
• Resolves an issue where on-demand scans may fail.
This version is compatible with macOS Sonoma.
10.9.84 (3489)
Release Date: January 16th, 2024
• VirusBarrier now supports scanning 7zip archives.
This version is compatible with macOS Sonoma.
10.9.83 (3454)
Release Date: December 18th, 2023
• Addresses a scenario where VirusBarrier may repeatedly ask for Full Disk Access to be granted after rebooting.
• Improves VirusBarrier’s impact on Mac performance during startup.
This version is compatible with macOS Sonoma.
10.9.82 (3442)
Release Date: November 28th, 2023
• Fixes an issue where the number of scanned files may differ between the scan results and logs windows.
• Improves VirusBarrier’s impact on Mac performance.
This version is compatible with macOS Sonoma.
10.9.81 (3421)
Release Date: November 20th, 2023
• This update requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra and higher.
This version is compatible with macOS Sonoma.
10.9.80 (3416)
Release Date: November 8th, 2023
• This update supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Sonoma.
10.9.79 (3405)
Release Date: October 30th, 2023
• Resolves an issue where Full Scans may fail with macOS Sonoma 14.1.
• Resolves an issue where iOS scans may scan fewer files after upgrading to iOS 17.
• Improves the behavior of VirusBarrier’s status notifications in the Intego Menu.
This update also supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Sonoma.
10.9.78 (3382)
Release Date: October 10th, 2023
• Improves scanning behavior with archived files.
This update also supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Sonoma.
10.9.77 (3363)
Release Date: September 13th, 2023
• This update supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Sonoma.
10.9.76 (3361)
Release Date: September 7th, 2023
• Addresses an issue where Full Disk Access permissions may be repeatedly requested.
• Improves VirusBarrier’s impact on Mac performance.
This update also supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Ventura and Macs with Apple M1 and M2.
10.9.75 (3348)
Release Date: August 2nd, 2023
• Fixes an issue where email alerts for real-time malware detections might not be received.
• Improves VirusBarrier’s impact on Mac performance.
This update also supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Ventura and Macs with Apple M1 and M2.
10.9.74 (3336)
Release Date: July 5th, 2023
• Addresses an issue where VirusBarrier may display repeated requests for Full Disk Access to be granted.
This update also supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Ventura and Macs with Apple M1 and M2.
10.9.73 (3331)
Release Date: June 7th, 2023
• Addresses an issue where VirusBarrier may impact overall performance.
This update also supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Ventura and Macs with Apple M1 and M2.
10.9.72 (3329)
Release Date: May 10th, 2023
• Addresses an issue where VirusBarrier installation may get stuck.
This update also supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Ventura and Macs with Apple M1 and M2.
10.9.71 (3314)
Release Date: March 21st, 2023
• Improves VirusBarrier’s impact on Mac performance during startup.
• Addresses an issue where the real-time scanner may fail to load on macOS High Sierra and Mojave.
This update also supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Ventura and Macs with Apple M1 and M2.
10.9.70 (3304)
Release Date: February 28th, 2023
• Quick Scans are now faster and more efficient.
• Addresses an issue where Time Machine backups may fail.
• Addresses an issue where iOS device scans may be incomplete.
This update also supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Ventura and Macs with Apple M1 and M2.
10.9.69 (3265)
Release Date: December 14th, 2022
• Addresses an issue where VirusBarrier scans may not complete successfully.
This update also supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Ventura and Macs with Apple M1 and M2.
10.9.68 (3259)
Release Date: December 13th, 2022
• Detects malware in UPX-compressed files
• Improves the handling of malicious browser extensions with Safari, Chrome, and Firefox
This update also supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Ventura and Macs with Apple M1 and M2.
10.9.67 (3231)
Release Date: November 21st, 2022
• Reduces VirusBarrier’s performance impact.
This update also supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Ventura and Macs with Apple M1 and M2.
10.9.66 (3218)
Release Date: November 8th, 2022
• Fixes an issue where FAT32 volumes may not be scanned.
This update also supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Ventura and Macs with Apple M1 and M2.
10.9.65 (3210)
Release Date: October 27th, 2022
• Fixes an issue where macOS Ventura may display that VirusBarrier is “damaged” when trying to open it.
This update also supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Ventura and Macs with Apple M1 and M2.
10.9.64 (3202)
Release Date: October 24th, 2022
This update drastically improves VirusBarrier’s overall stability and performance, with a focus on:
• Scanning performance and reliability
• Real-time scanning performance
• iOS device scans now complete with low available disk space on the Mac
This update also supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Ventura and Macs with Apple M1 and M2.
10.9.63 (3189)
Release Date: October 17th, 2022
This update drastically improves VirusBarrier’s overall stability and performance, with a focus on:
• Scanning performance and reliability
• Real-time scanning performance
• iOS device scans now complete with low available disk space on the Mac
This update also supports general compatibility issues and addresses a number of other minor issues.
This version is compatible with macOS Ventura and Macs with Apple M1 and M2.
10.9.62 (3085)
Release Date: July 13, 2022
Fixed
• Fixes an issue where VirusBarrier may be stuck while repairing files.
• Fixes an issue which cause Full Scans to fail with NTFS volumes.
• Fixes an issue where encrypted external volumes may be blocked from mounting.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Monterey and Apple M1 and M2 Macs.
10.9.61 (3043)
Release Date: June 9, 2022
Fixed
• Fixes an issue where VirusBarrier may stuck while quarantining files.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Monterey and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.60 (3019)
Release Date: May 24, 2022
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Monterey and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.59 (2979)
Release Date: May 12, 2022
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Monterey and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.58 (2898)
Release Date: April 20, 2022
Fixed
• Improves VirusBarrier's performance impact.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Monterey and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.57 (2814)
Release Date: March 2, 2022
Fixed
• Resolves an issue where Full Disk Access may be asked repeatedly.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Monterey and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.56 (2801)
Release Date: February 16, 2022
Improvements
• Improves VirusBarrier’s performance impact.
Fixed
• Resolves an issue where Full Disk Access may be asked repeatedly.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Monterey and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.55 (2791)
Release Date: January 26, 2022
Improvements
• Improves VirusBarrier’s performance impact during full scans.
• Improves VirusBarrier’s performance impact when the Mac starts up and when opening large apps.
• Improves the behavior when updating outdated malware definitions from VirusBarrier.
Fixed
• Fixes a scanning issue where the number of files analyzed may be lower than expected.
• Fixes a software serialization issue which may occur for free-trial users.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Monterey and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.54 (2763)
Release Date: October 19, 2021
Improvements
• Reduces VirusBarrier’s performance impact.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Big Sur and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.53 (2716)
Release Date: August 10, 2021
Improvements
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Fixed
• Fixes an issue where deauthorizing VirusBarrier may not work.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Big Sur and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.52 (2712)
Release Date: August 2, 2021
Improvements
• Join our beta program to test-drive new features. Enroll through NetUpdate › Scheduling.
Fixed
• Adds native support for Macs with Apple M1.
• Fixes an issue where scans may not complete in some cases.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Big Sur and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.51 (2707)
Release Date: July 19, 2021
Improvements
• Join our beta program to test-drive new features. Enroll through NetUpdate › Scheduling.
Fixed
• Fixes an issue where deauthorizing VirusBarrier may not work.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Big Sur and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.50 (2694)
Release Date: July 5, 2021
Improvements
• Join our beta program to test-drive new features. Enroll through NetUpdate › Scheduling.
Fixed
• Improves email and file attachment scanning.
• Improves scanning behavior for Time Machine backups.
• Fixes an issue where scans may not complete in some cases.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Big Sur and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.49 (2673)
Release Date: June 14, 2021
Fixed
• Resolves a Real-Time Scanning issue which may occur during VirusBarrier installation.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Big Sur and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.48 (2661)
Release Date: May 24, 2021
Fixed
• Minor bug fixes.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Big Sur and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.47 (2647)
Release Date: May 11, 2021
Fixed
• Resolves an issue where external volumes may not be detected when mounted.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Big Sur and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.46 (2632)
Release Date: May 6, 2021
Improvements
• Easily start a scan from the VirusBarrier main window.
Fixed
• Resolves an issue where malware definition updates would not appear in the logs.
• Fixes an issue where automatic scans after malware definition updates may not start in some cases.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Big Sur and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.45 (2609)
Release Date: April 29, 2021
Fixed
• Reduces VirusBarrier’s performance impact.
• Fixes an issue where other apps may be blocked from opening due to a permission error.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Big Sur and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.42 (2543)
Release Date: April 8, 2021
Fixed
• Addresses an issue where scans may not complete.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Big Sur and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.41 (2526)
Release Date: March 30, 2021
Improvements
• Improved status messages when malware definitions are being updated and fixes an issue where Real-Time Scanning status may not be reported correctly.
• Improved alerts to help you restore VirusBarrier if a third-party app tries to disable it.
Fixed
• Fixes an issue where Real-Time Scanning may fail to load.
• Fixes an issue where other apps may be blocked from opening due to a permission error.
• Fixes an issue where malware definitions may not be installed correctly.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Big Sur and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.40 (2424)
Release Date: February 4, 2021
Fixed
• Minor bug fixes.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Big Sur and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.39 (2384)
Release Date: January 21, 2021
Fixed
• Minor bug fixes.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Big Sur and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.38 (2375)
Release Date: January 18, 2021
Fixed
• Fixes an issue where VirusBarrier may open unexpectedly.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Big Sur and Apple M1 Macs.
10.9.36 (2330)
Release Date: November 19, 2020
Fixed
• Addresses an issue where scans may fail to complete.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues. This update is compatible with macOS Big Sur.
*This update is available for users with macOS Catalina and higher.
10.9.35 (2310)
Release Date: November 10, 2020
Improvements
• This version is compatible with macOS Big Sur.
• Threats are now quarantined automatically.
Fixed
• Addresses an issue where Real-Time Scanning may fail to load.
• Addresses an issue where scans may fail to complete.
This update also improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues.
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