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Clario Tech, acquired Kromtech and MacKeeper.
Reception 
Coverage 
Many antivirus programs classified MacKeeper version 3 as a potentially unwanted 
program or adware and prompted users to remove it. The official uninstaller "[left] 
pieces behind", resulting in regular pop-ups to convince users to reinstall the app. 
Business Insider recommended users avoid or uninstall the product. Both Tom's Guide 
and MacWorld have published how-to guides for deleting the software. Version 1 & 2 of 
the program received mixed reviews, with reviewers being divided as to the 
effectiveness of the software. Some versions of MacKeeper opened a critical security 
hole in customers' Macs; Kromtech later issued a fix. AV-Comparatives found that 
MacKeeper warned of "serious" issues on a brand-new clean copy of macOS, which 
could only be fixed by purchasing the program.This was deemed scareware by 
cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs. French news outlet Le Figaro called MacKeeper a 
scam, and criticized its reliance on "fear".Computerworld described MacKeeper as "a 
virulent piece of software". 
MacKeeper's marketing tactics drew criticism.Zeobit was accused of employing 
aggressive pop-under ads, planting sockpuppet reviews, and setting up websites to 
discredit its competitors. In 2015, PCWorld noted that MacKeeper ads were "all over the 
web", and that Kromtech claimed to be buying 60 million ad impressions a month. 
MacKeeper was in part promoted by affiliate sellers, who could earn a 50% commission 
for sales of the app. Some affiliates promoted MacKeeper in adware. After media 
criticism, Kromtech claimed it revamped its affiliate program. 
MacKeeper's usefulness was disputed by tech media; anti-malware, secure erase, 
backup, encryption, and anti-theft were either built-into macOS or available for free.Top 
Ten Reviews noted that other Mac anti-malware apps had better detection rates, 
resulting in a score of 7.5 out of 10.A July 2017 AV-TEST assessment found 

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MacKeeper only detected 85.9 percent of the tested malware. 
Lawsuits 
In January 2014, a class action lawsuit was filed against Zeobit in Illinois.The lawsuit 
alleged that "neither the free trial nor the full registered versions of MacKeeper 
performed any credible diagnostic testing" and reported that a consumer's Mac was in 
need of repair and was at-risk due to harmful error. In May 2014 a lawsuit was filed 
against Zeobit in Pennsylvania, alleging that MacKeeper fakes security problems to 
deceive victims into paying for unneeded fixes.On 10 August 2015, Zeobit settled the 
lawsuit for US$2 million.Customers who bought MacKeeper before 8 July 2015 could 
apply to get a refund. 
Kromtech also filed at least two unsuccessful defamation lawsuits against MacKeeper 
critics. In July 2013 Kromtech sued MacPaw, the developers of CleanMyMac, which 
was dismissed before the hearing.In 2014, Kromtech sued David A. Cox, who had made 
a video criticizing MacKeeper; the judge dismissed the case.In July 2016, Kromtech sent 
a cease and desist letter to Luqman Wadood, a 14-year old technology reviewer who 
made YouTube videos critical of the app; Luqman said the videos were diplomatic.
Acquisition 
In 2019, MacKeeper was acquired by a newly-founded company, Clario Tech.[9] In 
November 2020, Clario released MacKeeper 5, which received 3.5 of 5 start reviews 
from TechRadar and Macworld. The app was certified by AV-TEST. The new version 
includes a VPN, on-demand virus scanning, a memory cleaner, and a disk cleaner.
Is MacKeeper a legit program? 
Yes, MacKeeper is a legitimate program. Although it had a shady reputation for showing 
false alerts to scare users into getting the paid version. It seems that under the new 
company’s watch, it doesn’t happen anymore. 
Does Apple recommend using MacKeeper? 
Apple hasn't publicly stated whether they recommend using MacKeeper or not. 

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However, Apple has notarized the service. 
Is MacKeeper bad for my Mac? 
No, MacKeeper isn’t bad for your Mac device. Despite the fact that it’s not the best 
antivirus software out there, it’s still able to improve your device’s health. MacKeeper is 
capable of detecting malware and blocking it, so it’s surely better than no antivirus 
program at all. 
Does Mackeeper have a phone app? 
No, there is no MacKeeper mobile application. However, the same company created 
Clario: Security & Privacy, which is a protection software supported on mobile. 
 Conclusion 
MacKeeper is a Mac-dedicated antivirus software that offers an advanced and 
uncommon suite of security which will keep your protection up to date. 
And since you're already here, I’m aware that you know the fact that Mac devices aren’t 
immune to viruses and malware. And one of the threat prevention tools that could be 
used is MacKeeper. 
This antivirus software offers plenty of security and privacy features that will be handy 
for fighting infections. With MacKeeper, you get an antivirus, an adware cleaner, a 
built-in VPN, a smart uninstaller, and even more! All these goodies will not only keep 
you protected but they'll also boost your Mac’s performance. 

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 References
1. 
 
"MacKeeper 3.7"
. Softonic. Retrieved 2018-05-30. 
2. 
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 Battersby, Jeffery (24 Aug 2010). 
"MacKeeper 0.9.6"
. Macworld. Archived from 
the original
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