MacSpeedup Pro VIRUS

CleanMyMac X states that I have the MacSpeedup Pro virus in my MacBookAir after scanning it however it is not able to eliminate it. What can I do ?

MacBook Air 13″, 12.6

Posted on Apr 17, 2023 9:17 AM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2023 9:28 AM

There is no such thing as a "MacSpeedup Pro virus". MacSpeedUp Pro is another app like CleanMyMac that claims to be able to speed up your Mac.


You should remove CleanMyMac X. It is pretty close to being malware itself.


See here for more information:


Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community


If you believe that you may have accidentally installed malware, the only software I'd even consider is Malwarebytes. The free version is sufficient.


https://www.malwarebytes.com/


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Apr 17, 2023 9:28 AM in response to vittoria179

There is no such thing as a "MacSpeedup Pro virus". MacSpeedUp Pro is another app like CleanMyMac that claims to be able to speed up your Mac.


You should remove CleanMyMac X. It is pretty close to being malware itself.


See here for more information:


Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community


If you believe that you may have accidentally installed malware, the only software I'd even consider is Malwarebytes. The free version is sufficient.


https://www.malwarebytes.com/


Apr 17, 2023 1:32 PM in response to vittoria179

Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS,  is an invitation for disaster. 


Certain Applications maybe available on the Apple Apps Store - this only means the Developer is prepared to pay Apple a portion on each sale. What the Application may do to the computer is up to the User to check this out before purchase


Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions 


1 - Disk Cleaner 


This will include CleanMyMac , aka “ BrickMyMac “


Read some of the posting and arrive at your own conclusion


Specific to CleanMyMac aka “ BrickMyMac


The steps in #1 below is predicated on the Offending  Application has been Removed as per the Developers Specific Instruction 


# 1 - Some Contributors suggest restarting in Recovery Mode and choosing to Reinstall the Operating System over  the existing installation. 


This may or may not replace elements of the Entire Operating System including the Home Folder ( User Account )  and replace any corrupted or removed elements of the Operating System and make thing right.


#2 - Then there are Other Contributors ( like myself ) would suggest  from this link Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon.


For Intel computer >> Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac followed by How to reinstall macOS


Thereafter to start from scratch and install all Required Application directly from the Apple Apps Store or Directly from the Developer.


If going this route - I suggest Not using Startup Assist to migrate things back as this will probably Re-Introduce the existing  issue that existed when the TM Backup was made 


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