In case you needed another reason to stop using MacKeeper (see URL below). We’re also seeing an increase in Malware attacks against Macs here at Mac Medics. MacKeeper is not worthwhile software and we recommend to STOP using it and NEVER to call them for support. They are not a U.S. company. http://www.itworld.com/article/3169934/security/russian-cyberspies-blamed-for-us-election-hacks-are-now-targeting-macs.html
Tag Archives: MacKeeper
20
Nov
Nov
We’re getting reports that MacKeeper is now falsely reporting that Macs are infected with the “Tapsnake” virus. MacKeeper is rip-off software that falsely reports “problems” with your Mac and offers to fix them. It is mostly sold through scare-tactics that use JavaScript popups in a web browser. Just about anything you see in a web […]
Software Updates, Uncategorized, Warnings
Software Publisher ZeoBIT, Maker of MacKeeper Faces Class Action Lawsuit
07
May
May
As you may know, we’re NOT fans of MacKeeper here at MacMedics. If you’ve installed it, we recommend you remove it. See our blog post for info on how to do that: http://goo.gl/LUwMsI Pennsylvania woman sues company that promises computer security: http://goo.gl/uBL9pQ From the article: Holly Yencha, identified in the lawsuit only as a Pennsylvania […]
Announcements, Macintosh Consulting, Macintosh Service, MacMedics, Software Updates, Warnings
How To Uninstall MacKeeper
06
Mar
Mar
1. Quit the application. 2. Open your Applications folder. 3. Find the MacKeeper icon and drag it to Trash. 4. For security reasons, you will be asked to enter your Mac user password. 5. In the survey form that appears, choose one of the reasons for uninstalling MacKeeper. 6. Click Uninstall MacKeeper. 7. Enter your […]