PUP.Advanced Mac Cleaner
Short bio
Advanced Mac Cleaner
Type and source of infection
PUP.Advanced Mac Cleaner is a system optimizer. These so-called "system optimizers" use intentional false positives to convince users that their systems have problems. Then they try to sell you their software, claiming it will remove these problems. PUP.Advanced Mac Cleaner is usually installed by users themselves under false pretences.
Protection
Malwarebytes for Mac protects users from PUP.Advanced Mac Cleaner by using real-time protection.Remediation
Malwarebytes for Mac will detect and remove the components of this malware.Download and install the latest version of Malwarebytes for Mac.
Click the “Scan Now” button to perform a system scan.
If threats are detected during the scan, a count of detected threats is displayed. More detailed threat information is displayed after the scan completes.
Click “Confirm” to move the detected threats to Quarantaine.
If a restart is required to complete remediation of threats detected during a scan, you will be notified. When a restart is required, please remember to save all work before clicking “Restart”.