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.