Cleanmymac X Is Damaged And Can-t Be Opened. You Should Move It To The Trash -
By using the trick or the Terminal xattr command, you can bypass Apple’s overzealous check and get your Mac optimization tool running again.
There is a second reason this happens. If you downloaded CleanMyMac X from a torrent site, a YouTube link promising a "free lifetime license," or a software piracy forum, the application has likely been modified (cracked). macOS detects the altered code signature and correctly identifies the app as damaged or malicious. If this is the case, follow the fixes below. Trash the file, run a malware scan (like Malwarebytes), and purchase a legitimate license. Cracking software is the #1 way to install keyloggers and crypto-miners on your system. By using the trick or the Terminal xattr
To prevent similar issues in the future: macOS detects the altered code signature and correctly
If you are a Setapp user, always download CleanMyMac X via the Setapp app rather than the standalone installer. Setapp apps bypass many of these Gatekeeper roadblocks because they are managed through a trusted desktop client. Cracking software is the #1 way to install
The most reliable way to fix a truly corrupted application bundle is a fresh installation.