I just downloaded something called 'MAC KEEPER' and has told me: that i have on security tools 2 issues

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This type of attitude isn't really much help after all the noise and trouble and permutations.
Wasting time over the definition of virus? worm? most people don't know malware from scareware. Of course in the month SINCE this thread, more was learned, just accessing a site would download a file w/o user prompt or action.
Mac Trojan Horse poses as Adobe Flash Installer
Fake FlashPlayer for Mac OS X leads to site redirection attacks
Stop using "virus" or assume it means all variants of security threats.
And install something, can't hurt:  Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac

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  • I by accident downloaded something call geniel. How can I get rid of it?

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