My go-to cleaning app for Mac just got a major security upgrade

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One of the first apps I install on any new Mac is MacPaw’s CleanMyMac X–>. As the name suggests, it can seek out and remove system junk and uncover massive files that are eating up your storage space.

But don’t let the name fool you. It can do a lot more.

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CleanMyMac X can also run system optimization scans, free up RAM, scan for and remove malware, erase sensitive data, and uninstall and update apps.

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CleanMyMac X

You can use this to do a quick spring clean of your Mac. 

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And now the ability to scan for and remove malware gets a boost with the new Moonlock Engine.

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The Moondock Engine is a new malware removal technology crafted and supported by a dedicated team of cybersecurity researchers and engineers brought together by MacPaw in a new division. Moonlock will exclusively address the security needs of Mac users, and give them the tools they need to spot and neutralize threats before they can go on to do harm.

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The new Moondock Engine offers a number of advantages over the older malware detection engine. 

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First, it’s faster — up to two times faster, so scans take less time and this means you’re more likely to put up with a scan running in the background.

Another new feature is that you can choose between a fast scan or a more detailed scan. You can have CleanMyMac X scan through email attachments, archive siles, and even connected USB devices.

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