Deceiving domain - tuneupmymac.com
Tuneupmymac.com has been reported as a phishing site designed to promote the fake Mac optimization tool (already categorized as PUP) called TuneupMyMac. It claims that the tool is able to clean the system, optimize its performance and increase its speed. Nevertheless, its functionality is based on cleaning trash, cache and some other entries that can't lead to visible changes on Mac. It has also been mentioned in the Privacy Policy of TuneupMyMac:
No Performance Warranty
TMM will not necessarily increase performance or provide a utility benefit on your computer, and TuneupMyMac makes no claim of specific deficiency, defect, or underperformance with respect to your computer. Any claims of performance increases or utility made for TMM are those of possible or potential improvement or utility, and no representation or warranty is offered that a specific utility or amount of performance increase, if any, will be realized on any particular computer.
TuneupMyMac has been widely promoted via bundling. It is known that it spreads around together with:
- Genieo (one of the numerous browser hijackers)
- Tweak Photos (Duplicate Photos Fixer by the same developer)
| Name | Tuneupmymac.com |
| Purpose | Used to promote the PUP called TuneupMyMac. Offers the free trial version and also links to the purchase page where the paid version is available (costs 48.34 euro annually) |
| The owner/developer | Systweak Software, which is known for releasing numerous similar apps |
| Main issues related to the app | Presents itself as a powerful Mac optimization tool. However, its activity is usually based on scare tactics used to push the user into buying the paid version. You won't see any difference in your Mac's functionality and there is also a risk of revealing your financial information (e.g. credit card details) to people that should not be trusted |
| Detection | Program's main file tuneupmymac_.pkg is detected by 11 security engines (Virus Total report, October 1, 2019) |
tuneupmymac.com violations
ACR-003: An app misleads users that cleaning log files and cache will improve their system. In the meanwhile, its User License Agreement includes the part "No Performance Warranty"
ACR-010: The website promotes an app promising improved Mac's performance, but instead downloads an app detected by antivirus programs as "adware" and "PUP"
ACR-004: An app requires purchasing the full version to fix the non-permanent issues. This requirement is based on the sense of urgency
