Intego Mac Internet Security X9
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Intego Mac Internet Security X9, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Intego Mac Internet Security X9's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Mac Internet Security X9 — 1 Mac, 1 year | — | 1 Mac |
| Mac Internet Security X9 | $24.99 a year | 1 Mac · 1 year of protection · Billed yearly; discount applicable for the first payment only. |
The facts
Each one read from Intego Mac Internet Security X9's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Company history
- Intego says it was founded in 1997 and launched VirusBarrier for Mac OS 8 as its first product.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1997checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- Current availability
- Intego says its legacy products, including Mac Internet Security X9, are no longer available as separate new purchases.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Firewall
- NetBarrier blocks unsolicited visitors and provides firewall protection for home and hotspot networks.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Location-aware settings
- NetBarrier automatically switches to an appropriate firewall setting based on whether the Mac is at work, traveling, or in a cafe.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Malware scanning
- VirusBarrier provides real-time protection, scans files when accessed, and supports on-demand scans.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Protection scope
- internet securitychecked 20 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Mac Internet Security X9 is marketed as antivirus and security software that keeps Mac data safe from malware.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Security certification
- Intego S.A. says it is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 for information security management.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- Intego lists product support, partnership inquiries, and live chat as contact options.checked 12 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- Intego says installation requires a compatible officially supported Mac or PC, 1.5 GB of free disk space, and an active internet connection; its general OS requirements are macOS 10.13 or later and Windows 7 or later.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Threat coverage
- Intego describes VirusBarrier as protecting Macs against Mac and PC malware.checked 12 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Device limit
- 1checked 20 Sep 2026
- Included apps
- The product includes VirusBarrier X9 and NetBarrier X9.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Platform requirements
- Intego lists Mac Internet Security for macOS High Sierra 10.13 through macOS Sequoia 15.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- macOSchecked 20 Sep 2026
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