MacScan Changelog

What's new in MacScan 3.3.2

Dec 1, 2020
  • Fixed bug where Scheduled Scans don't run properly in macOS Big Sur. If you've experienced this, update to v3.3.2 and launch MacScan. Go to Scheduler icon > uncheck 'Enable Scheduled Scans' > re-check 'Enable Schedule Scans' > quit application.
  • MacScan is now bundled with the latest malware definition and tracking cookie blocklist updates
  • User interface updates and improvements

New in MacScan 3.3.1 (Jul 13, 2020)

  • MacScan is now bundled with the latest malware definition and tracking cookie blacklist updates
  • User interface updates and improvements

New in MacScan 3.3 (Mar 13, 2020)

  • MacScan is now bundled with the latest malware definition and tracking cookie blacklist updates
  • We've enhanced the security for MacScan's Privileged Agent and Helper Tool. We would like to acknowledge Wojciech Reguła (@_r3ggi) for their assistance
  • User interface updates and improvements

New in MacScan 3.2 (Jun 17, 2019)

  • Added support for Full Disk Access under macOS 10.14 (Mojave), which is required in order to clean Safari items with the Internet Clutter Cleanup feature
  • Fixed a bug where scan logs were not appearing correctly under some versions of macOS
  • The MacScan Helper menu bar item is sporting a new icon in Dark Mode
  • User interface updates and improvements

New in MacScan 3.1 (May 19, 2017)

  • Fixed a bug where errors could occur during update checks when running scheduled scans in some situations
  • Fixed a bug where malware isolation errors could occur in rare cases
  • User interface updates and improvements

New in MacScan 2.9.5 (Sep 14, 2015)

  • Improved web file cleaning for recent versions of Safari, Chrome, and Firefox
  • Fixed a bug where Chrome tracking cookies were not being properly identified in some situations
  • Fixed a bug causing user interface problems in newer versions of OS X
  • User interface changes and updates
  • Support for the latest Spyware Definitions and Tracking Cookie Blacklist files

New in MacScan 2.9.4 (Aug 14, 2012)

  • Added support for OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)
  • Fixed a bug where MacScan could sometimes delete all cookies instead of just tracking cookies for Firefox and SeaMonkey in some situations
  • Updated eSellerate engine for improved compatibility with OS X 10.7 and OS X 10.8
  • User interface changes and updates
  • Support for the latest Spyware Definitions and Tracking Cookie Blacklist files

New in MacScan 2.9.3 (Aug 14, 2012)

  • Added support for the Google Chrome web browser for tracking cookie detection and removal
  • Added support for the Google Chrome web browser for web file cleaning
  • Added support for SeaMonkey 2.8 for tracking cookie detection and removal
  • Added support for SeaMonkey 2.8 for web file cleaning
  • Fixed a bug where registration would not work when the serial number was copied and pasted into the program in some situations
  • Fixed a bug where MacScan preferences were not loading correctly when running a scheduled scan
  • Added option to quit the program after the demo period has expired
  • User interface changes and updates
  • Support for the latest Spyware Definitions and Tracking Cookie Blacklist files

New in MacScan 2.9.2 (Dec 22, 2011)

  • Fixed a bug where tracking cookies were not being properly detected for Safari in OS X 10.7 (Lion) in certain situations
  • Fixed a bug where the user would not be prompted to quit Firefox if it was running during a spyware scan or web file cleaning
  • Fixed a bug where the MacScan Scheduler would not exit when the scheduler window was closed
  • User interface changes and updates
  • Support for the latest Spyware Definitions and Tracking cookie Blacklist files

New in MacScan 2.9.1 (Sep 1, 2011)

  • Scan engine updates
  • Fixed a bug that would show an error in the console log when running a scheduled scan in some cases
  • Fixed a bug where the MacScan Scheduler could not turn off scheduled scans created by older versions of MacScan
  • User interface changes and updates
  • Support for the latest Spyware Definitions and Tracking Cookie Blacklist files

New in MacScan 2.9 (Aug 2, 2011)

  • Has been updated to offer compatibility with Apple’s Safari 5.1.
  • Additionally, MacScan 2.9 contains an improved user interface plus the latest spyware definitions and tracking cookie blacklist.

New in MacScan 2.8 (Apr 5, 2011)

  • Added support to scan Firefox 4 for Tracking Cookies
  • Added support to clean web files for Firefox 4
  • Fixed a bug where some Firefox web files would not be cleaned in certain situations.
  • Minor interface changes and updates
  • Support for the latest Spyware Definitions and Tracking Cookie Blacklist files

New in MacScan 2.7 (Sep 9, 2009)

  • Enhances protection against the latest threats for Mac OS X, adding usability enhancements and bug fixes.
  • Additionally, MacScan 2.7 contains an improved user interface plus the latest spyware definitions and tracking cookie blacklist.
  • Snow Leopard compatible.

New in MacScan 2.6.1 (May 18, 2009)

  • Fixed a bug in the MacScan Scheduler program that could cause a scheduled scan to not be set correctly.
  • Fixed a bug in the MacScan Scheduler program that could overwrite other crontab entries in certain situations.
  • Fixed a bug that could cause error messages during tracking cookie removal.
  • Fixed a bug where MacScan would appear frozen when downloading tracking cookie blacklist updates on slower internet connections.
  • Numerous interface changes and improvements.
  • Support for the latest Spyware Definitions and Tracking Cookie Blacklist files.

New in MacScan 2.6 (Sep 11, 2008)

  • Added support to scan Firefox 3 for Tracking Cookies.
  • Added support to clean web files for Firefox 3.
  • Minor interface changes.
  • Support for the latest Spyware Definitions and Tracking Cookie Blacklist files.

New in MacScan 2.5.3 (Jul 23, 2008)

  • MacScan 2.5.3 features an updated scan engine to address an issue when scanning for certain spyware files. Included is the latest definitions for the variants of DNSChanger Trojan Horse.

New in MacScan 2.5.2 (Apr 5, 2008)

  • This new version of MacScan provides protection from the latest threats to OS X, including the DNSChanger trojan horse. Additionally, MacScan 2.5.2 contains an updated user interface and improvements to the spyware isolation code.