MacKeeper is an application marketed by a company called Zeobit, that purports to be a Mac maintenance program that will fix a lot of issues and speed up your Mac. It also claims to bundle bonus utilities, such as antivirus, anti theft . . .etc. You may see MacKeeper advertised on various web sites or browser pop-ups. MacKeeper can apparently sometimes install without users realizing it. It can slow down your system, and has been described by some as invasive malware that can de-stabilize your operating system. Others describe it as poorly developed software, and there have been allegations of unethical marketing and false advertising claims.
For more information, including information on uninstalling MacKeeper, please see:
1) https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3036
Please be reminded that If you’d like to install antivirus software on your Mac, you can find the link to download Symantec Endpoint Protection on Global Home’s Antivirus and Malware Protection card. For tips on speeding up your Mac, please see: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/five-tips-to-speed-up-your-mac/.
Questions? Please contact the NYU IT Service Desk.