What Is Win32.PUP-gen [PUP]?
Win32.PUP-gen [PUP is technically not a virus but it does seem intrusive for it always get into your computer without your knowledge. How can it do that? Usually it can use the rookit technology to hook deep into your system and modify your default system settings and browser settings and add the registry to the startup items so that it can automatically pop up every time you launch your computer. On the other hand, you may get this Win32.PUP-gen [PUP] via downloading free software online (video recording/streaming, download-managers or PDF creators) without paying attention to the default installation of the free software. What’s more, visiting questionable websites, sharing malicious files with other users online or opening spam email attachments will also be the way to get infected by Win32.PUP-gen [PUP].
Potential Risks of Having Win32.PUP-gen [PUP] on Your Computer
- It can slow down your overall computer performance.
- It can collect your search terms from your inquiry, which will violate your privacy and may steal your personal information.
- It can trigger unstoppable pop up ads to interfere with your computer activities.
- More useless toolbars or browser extensions are invited to come to your computer.
