PUP.MacKeeper
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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](https://www.malwarebytes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/08/MacKeeper-virus-scam-600x471-1.png)
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Protection
Malwarebytes for Mac detects MacKeeper as PUP.MacKeeper.
Remedation
Malwarebytes for Mac for detects and removes MacKeeper as PUP.MacKeeper.