Title: MacSweeper
Type: Malware

Remove MacSweeper. Removal instructions


 
Severity scale:MacSweeper severity is 85  (85 / 100)
 
MacSweeper is a new generation corrupt anti-spyware parasite aimed at Macintosh users. Its tactics are not dissimilar to those fake spyware removers use to scam PC users: first, MacSweeper employs misleading advertising to catch users attention, then it installs itself into their computers. Then, the usual fake scan and exaggerated error reports routine follows. If you are using iMac, be aware that MacSweeper is a scam and that its warnings should not be taken seriously.

If you have been infected with MacSweeper, use our automatic spyware removal software to get rid of it.

MacSweeper properties:
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background

Automatic MacSweeper removal:

SpyHunter is recommended remover to uninstall MacSweeper. You should confirm using free trial that it detects current version of parasite.

Note: Manual assistance required means that one or all of removers were unable to remove parasite without some manual intervention, please read manul removal instructions below.

If you failed to remove MacSweeper using SpyHunter please report this to us.

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Information added: 2008-01-16 06:46:22
Information updated: 2008-01-16 06:46:22

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