malware removal?

Is MacKeeper considered malware? How do I remove it & protect my MacBook Air from future infections?

Download and run Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes was developed by one of our own colleagues here in ASC. It gets rave reviews and is about the most proven anti-malware software for Mac.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac will detect MacKeeper as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Software) and will remove the app and all of its components.