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Beware of fake CleanMyMac installers that will infect your Mac


Cybersecurity experts recently uncovered a sophisticated scheme where attackers disguise malware as CleanMyMac to steal Mac users' data.

Cybersecurity experts recently uncovered a sophisticated scheme where attackers disguise malware as CleanMyMac to steal Mac users' data. The malicious versions of CleanMyMac were distributed through phishing websites mimicking MacPaw's official site, using similar domains and logos to deceive users. Additionally, using reputable antivirus or cleaning tools, such as CleanMyMac X with the Moonlock Engine, for regular system scans and updates is a critical security measure.

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