Constant Anti-virus Protection

Constant anti-virus protection is carried out via a resident component called SpIDer Guard. The component performs real-time scan of all files accessed by the user or running programs and processes running on your Mac. By default, it is enabled as soon as you install and activate Dr.Web license. Whenever a threat is detected, SpIDer Guard displays a warning and applies actions according to the anti-virus preferences.

macOS blocks kernel (system) extension loading. For SpIDer Guard to operate correctly, allow the loading of system software from Doctor Web Ltd. in the Security & Privacy System Preferences pane.

The issue is relevant for macOS High Sierra 10.13 and later.

To enable or disable SpIDer Guard

•On the Desk section of the Dr.Web main window (see Picture 1), enable/disable the SpIDer Guard option.

•Click the Dr.Web icon in the menu bar and select the corresponding item.

Only users with administrator privileges can disable SpIDer Guard.

Be extremely cautious when using this option. While SpIDer Guard functions are disabled, avoid connecting to the Internet and scan all removable media using Scanner before accessing.