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 of infection

advertising for PUP.MacKeeper

Protection

Malwarebytes for Mac detects MacKeeper as PUP.MacKeeper.

Home remediation

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