PUP.MPlayerX
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Short bio
PUP.MPlayerX is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a bundler targeting Mac systems.
Type of infection
PUP.MPlayerX is a bundler
PUP.MPlayerX is usually installed by users themselves as an alternative Media Player for macOS.
Protection
Malwarebytes Malwarebytes for Mac detects any version of MPlayerX as PUP.MPlayerX.
Home remediation
Malwarebytes for Mac can detect and remove PUP.MPlayerX without further user interaction.