Kaspersky Premium for macOS Gains App Uninstall Feature to Remove Residual Files
Kaspersky Premium now includes an App Uninstall tool for macOS that locates and deletes leftover files such as caches, cookies, settings, and logs after applications are removed. The feature also identifies duplicate copies of programs and lets users remove all instances or select specific ones while preserving shared components used by other software. Survey data from Kaspersky shows that only 44 percent of macOS users delete unused applications, even though 56 percent regularly clear browser data and 54 percent remove unwanted media files. Residual files can contain sensitive information including account tokens, passwords, IP addresses, event logs, and personal documents, creating privacy risks especially when a device is sold or accessed by unauthorized parties. Deleted files can be restored from the trash or directly within Kaspersky Premium before the application session ends. The company also warns that malicious programs are frequently disguised as legitimate macOS cleaning utilities.
AntiMalwareSep 25, 2026Translated from Russian