CleanMyMac X Now Flags Russian, Belarusian Apps as 'Suspicious'

pcmag.com:

MacPaw has updated its macOS maintenance utility, CleanMyMac X, to make it easier for Mac users to remove from their systems apps made by developers in Russia and Belarus.

"We believe that our users should know and understand the risks of running specific programs on their computers," MacPaw says. "And, as the company you trust, we think that it’s our responsibility to inform you about them and protect your data from being compromised."

The company says the Uninstaller section of CleanMyMac X—which does what it says on the tin—will now group Russian and Belarusian apps into a new Suspicious category. (Apps that host data in Russia or Belarus will also be added to the list even if they're made elsewhere.)

MacPaw says CleanMyMac X users can look for suspicious apps by following these steps:

Launch CleanMyMac X

Go to Uninstaller

Select the Suspicious category in the side menu

Review the apps in the category and select those you want to uninstall

This functionality builds upon a utility called SpyBuster that MacPaw, which is based in Ukraine, developed to detect Russian and Belarusian apps. Incorporating these capabilities into CleanMyMac X should make it easier for MacPaw's customers to take advantage of this feature.

"Since Russian troops have breached Ukraine's borders," MacPaw says, "we put all of our efforts into securing our employees and operations. We provide humanitarian aid through the MacPaw Fund and help our country in any possible way through volunteering, serving in the Army, spreading truthful information."

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