Today Symantec reported that an application “MacSweeper” published by KiVVi Software is misleading MAC users . This is a “Low” risk misleading application which may be installed by another program. It may also be manually installed from the Website.
![](http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/global/images/threat_writeups/2008-011613-5206-99.1.jpg)
When the program is executed, it may remove unnecessary files and files that contain private information.
It also reports false or exaggerated system security threats on the computer.
![](http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/global/images/threat_writeups/2008-011613-5206-99.2.jpg)
The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported problems.
![](http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/global/images/threat_writeups/2008-011613-5206-99.3.jpg)
Installation
When the program is installed, it creates the following file:
%CurrentFolder%\MacSweeper.app
Source: Symantec.com
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