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How to avoid potentially unwanted programs

March 20, 2023 - If you’ve ever downloaded software onto your computer, chances are you’ve unknowingly cluttered your machine with PUPs. Here’s what you need...

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A user’s right to choose: Why Malwarebytes detects Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)

January 25, 2019 - Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs): the name says it all. While the programs themselves might have legitimate uses, their vendors often use...

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How your business can avoid potentially unwanted programs

February 12, 2016 - Fending off malware is more than a full-time job. Those who work in cybersecurity have their hands full patching vulnerabilities, cleaning...

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Potentially Unwanted Program borrows tricks from malware authors

December 31, 2014 - These days it is getting harder and harder to download a program from its official source, in its original format, without additional pieces...

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Apple security hampers detection of unwanted programs

November 24, 2020 - Anyone who uses Malwarebytes software is probably familiar with the fact that, in addition to things like malware and adware, Malwarebytes...

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We found yet another phone with pre-installed malware via the Lifeline Assistance program

July 8, 2020 - We have discovered, yet again, another phone model with pre-installed malware provided from the Lifeline Assistance program via Assurance Wireless by...

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How to create a sticky cybersecurity training program

November 8, 2018 - Organizations know that training employees on cybersecurity and privacy are not only expensive but time-consuming. However, given that current threats are...

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Why Malwarebytes detects PC Pitstop as Potentially Unwanted

December 22, 2016 - At Malwarebytes, we take great pride in the fact that we’re protecting customers – not just from malware – but from...

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Windows 10 Activation Programs: PUPs and Surveys

February 16, 2015 - Leapfrogging from one version of Windows to another is a big deal these days, especially with Windows 7 exiting mainstream support. And...

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