![]() Whilst it is a fairly safe bet that your Mac will NOT be infected by a virus, it may have other security-related problem, but more likely a technical problem unrelated to any malware threat. The same is not true of other forms of malware, such as Trojans. in anything other than laboratory conditions. Using the strict definition of a computer virus, no viruses that can attack OS X have so far been detected 'in the wild', i.e. There are many forms of ‘Malware’ that can affect a computer system, of which ‘a virus’ is but one type, ‘trojans’ another. MacKeeper have recently said that the uninstaller from here: One such opinion is:įor more about ‘astruturfing’ (writing phoney product reviews for money) see here:įurther opinion on it and how to uninstall MacKeeper malware can be read here: Most positive reviews of it have been found to have been paid for by Zeobit (developers of MacKeeper) in the form of ‘free upgrades’ etc. (Please note that references to the original developers, Zeobit, also now refer to Kromtech Alliance Corp, who acquired MacKeeper and PCKeeper from ZeoBit LLC in early 2013.) MacKeeper has been described by various sources as highly invasive malware* that can de-stablize your operating system, adding that it is unethically marketed, with a history of making false advertising claims, by a company called Zeobit, and a rip-off. Not only is it expensive for what it purports to do (freeware applications that do the same or more are readily available), it can sometimes install itself without the user realising it, and it can be very tricky to get rid of. It may not be as cheap as some of the competition, and some of what it offers can be done yourself with a little know-how or with other free apps, but its simplicity and ease of use make it stand out.Many users will see references to an application called MacKeeper on various web sites and via pop-ups on their browser. If you’re the sort of person who likes apps that are simple to set up and can be left to do their job in the background, then you’ll like MacKeeper. MacKeeper is an app that packs a lot of useful features into a single package. Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac has similar antivirus and performance features to MacKeeper and ranges in price from $20.95 for a year for one device up to $129.95 for two years for five devices. Prices fall to $58.49 and $77.99 if you pay for three years. ![]() It costs $19.99/year to protect a single device and $29.99/year for three devices. The market for Mac antivirus software isn’t as large as it is for Windows, but two of the big players in the Windows market also offer Mac products too.īitdefender Antivirus for Mac offers antivirus protection, a built-in VPN, and a time machine feature if your computer falls victim to ransomware. MacKeeper is now owned by a different company and is certified by AppEsteem, which aims to verify the safety of apps. The company that owned MacKeeper at the time was even taken to court over this behavior. It should be noted that, in the past, MacKeeper did have a reputation for reporting fake problems with its free version of the software to manipulate people into paying to get the fixes. Not only will MacKeeper protect your Mac from viruses and protect you during online browsing with its built-in VPN, it will also alert you of data breaches and compromised passwords. MacKeeper also aims to guarantee your privacy on the Internet (Image credit: Mackeeper) Security You’ll be able to encrypt your data if you’re ever on public Wi-Fi networks and conceal your browsing history. MacKeeper also comes with its own built-in VPN that you can use to browse the internet securely. MacKeeper will automatically monitor your Mac’s memory and your apps for updates, making sure you always have the latest versions. MacKeeper can also help to speed things up if apps are starting to slow down or if your Mac experiences freezes. The program will locate duplicate files for you, and MacKeeper’s Smart Uninstaller will make sure you’ve deleted everything associated with apps, widgets, and browser extensions. MacKeeper can also be used to safely remove unnecessary files like logs, cache files, and unused languages. Or you can run on-demand scans at any time. Real-time protection means MacKeeper will block any viruses before you open the files that contain them. It will detect and remove viruses, spyware, adware, and ransomware. ![]() MacKeeper’s antivirus software boasts a 99.7% detection rate and can block malware that is specifically designed for Mac computers. MacKeeper boasts a 99.7% virus detection rate (Image credit: Mackeeper)
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