AdwareCleaner
AdwareCleaner is a system utility for macOS designed to detect and remove adware, malware, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that can accumulate on a Mac through installation of free software or malicious downloads. It scans the system for suspicious files, browser extensions, processes and preferences, and offers removal options to clean the system. The app is targeted at users concerned about malware and looking for a lightweight alternative to full antivirus suites.
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1 suggestionWe could not find current information about AdwareCleaner's development status or whether a native Apple Silicon build exists. The bundle ID suggests this is a Moon Apps product, but search results did not return details about the vendor's website, recent updates, or macOS support roadmap. Before relying on this app beyond macOS 27, contact the developer directly at the publisher's website or in-app support to ask whether they plan to ship a native Apple Silicon build before Rosetta 2 is removed in macOS 28 (September 2028). If the vendor is no longer actively maintaining AdwareCleaner, you may want to consider alternatives like Malwarebytes for Mac (which is actively maintained and runs natively on Apple Silicon) to ensure your system continues to receive malware protection after Rosetta 2 goes away. A Google search for the developer's latest news will help you determine the current status.
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