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PUP.MacKeeper

Short bio

PUP.MacKeeper is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a potentially unwanted program that uses aggressive advertising to get installed on Mac systems.

Type and source of infection

MacKeeper

advertising for PUP.MacKeeper

Protection

Malwarebytes for Mac detects MacKeeper as PUP.MacKeeper.

Remedation

Malwarebytes for Mac for detects and removes MacKeeper as PUP.MacKeeper.