{"id":7969,"date":"2019-05-30T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/?p=7969"},"modified":"2021-05-26T18:46:00","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T13:16:00","slug":"pup-virus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/computer-safety\/pup-virus\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a PUP Virus?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7972\" src=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/pup-virus.png\" alt=\"Pup Virus\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/pup-virus.png 650w, https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/pup-virus-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/pup-virus-225x104.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) are software programs that you had no intention of downloading. The PUP virus, also known as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA), junkware, or bundleware, mostly come with software that you planned to download. This virus software gets installed in your system when you click on an installation without reading the fine print, thus agreeing to these extra applications. The only way to clean your PC and prevent such PUP virus attacks is to install and use a good antivirus software that will help in providing an efficient virus scanning and virus removal process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, to be extra cautious of what you are clicking and avoid unnecessary downloads, you will have to be aware of a few key signs that indicate that you have a PUP virus on your computer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Website links get redirected to websites that the user had not intended to visit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Browser pop-ups will recommend false updates or other software.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Advertisements appear in unwanted places.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Unwanted programs could get installed without the user\u2019s knowledge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Web browser\u2019s homepage suddenly changes without the user\u2019s permission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Web pages regularly visited by a user do not get displayed properly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How Does PUP Virus Enter Your Computer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">PUP virus enters your system through download portals, and the only way to prevent such a scenario is to focus and download files by using a good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comodo.com\/home\/internet-security\/antivirus.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">antivirus software<\/a>. This virus removal tool will need to enable the PUP virus Detection feature that will help in verifying the file name and analyzing whether it is the correct software. Besides entering via download portals, the PUP virus also makes their entry through several other techniques. One such technique refers to \u201cDark Patterns,\u201d user interfaces designed to trick people. One simple example of a dark pattern refers to a newsletter in which you find it difficult to detect the unsubscribe button.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How to Prevent the Entry of PUP Virus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The entry of the PUP virus into your PC can be prevented by adopting the following measures:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Carefully reading through EULAs<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The End User License Agreements (EULAs) that come with any download are legal contracts between you and the developers of the software programs you desire to download. Most people skip reading these legal contracts and straightaway click the \u201cI accept\u201d button. Many of us don\u2019t understand that EULAs are used as targets through which the developers of a PUP virus can legally slip their programs onto your PC. To avoid such a scenario, we should never accept terms of use that are meant for bundled programs. Always read the top title above the fine print just to make sure that the EULA you are accepting is only for the program you initially downloaded. However, you can always decline it and still move on with the installation process in case you find any discrepancies later.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/secure.nurd.com\/home\/purchase.php?pid=109&#038;af=16166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', {eventCategory: 'Antivirus Blog', eventAction: 'Click', eventLabel: 'GET COMPLETE PROTECTION banner Product CIS Pro'});ga('nT.send', 'event', {eventCategory: 'Antivirus Blog', eventAction: 'Click', eventLabel: 'GET COMPLETE PROTECTION banner Product CIS Pro'});\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8604\" src=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/complete-antivirus.png\" alt=\"comodo antivirus\" width=\"650\" height=\"83\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Fake updates<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sometimes, you could come across updates frequently pushed via temporarily developed websites that mostly serve Open Source software, enveloped in downloaders that remind users to update their Java, Service Pack, Flash Player, etc. There are several companies that develop huge numbers of websites every day just to trick the user and create traffic to their website. The best solution for this issue is to click \u201cDecline\u201d and then untick the checkboxes, if any.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Take time to clearly read install wizard instructions<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">After downloading a particular software, an installation wizard will take you through the whole installation process. The install wizard here refers to a series of dialog boxes that guide you step by step through the whole installation process.The PUP virus is capable of hiding in the install wizard because their developers understand that most users just skim through the installation steps while launching their intended program. To protect your PC from a PUP virus, refrain from accepting express, standard, default, and several other installation settings that are recommended. Make sure to always choose custom.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Boost up PC security<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is highly recommended that you get valuable assistance from cybersecurity and <span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><a style=\"color: #00ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antivirus<\/a><\/span> programs. To get the best protection from a PUP virus, go in for a reliable and efficient virus removal software, like Comodo Antivirus, that can scan for and protect your PC from a PUP virus, trojans, <a href=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/comodo-news\/what-is-adware-and-their-removal-methods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adware<\/a>, and spyware, along with other malware varieties that could compromise your privacy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Comodo Antivirus provides the following security features for your computer:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>VirusScope<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">This technology permits computer users to undo changes that appear to be malicious. Computers might have recorded these changes because of malicious actors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Efficient Whitelisting<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">This security feature marks specific files as trustworthy and gives them default access.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Cloud-Based Behavior Analysis \u2014 Valkyrie<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The increase in zero-day malware is eventually increasing the need for a cloud-based behavior analysis system capable of keeping up with the latest malware.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">This security feature allows the Comodo virus removal tool to thoroughly monitor your PC and prevent the entry of malicious attacks. A set of behavior analyzers is used for executing the search.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Default Deny Approach<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">This feature prevents all files from entering the computer until they establish themselves to be harmless.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Containment<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">This technology is used for backing the default deny approach by \u201ccontaining\u201d or \u201crestraining\u201d files and running all these files in a separate environment. This is done until the files prove themselves to be harmless.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Download Comodo Antivirus and protect your computer from a PUP virus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/computer-safety\/five-best-virus-and-malware-removal-tools\/\">Virus Removal Tool<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/download\/thank-you.php?prod=cloud-antivirus&#038;track=16678&#038;af=16678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', {eventCategory: 'Antivirus Blog', eventAction: 'Download', eventLabel: 'Bottom FREE DOWNLOAD banner Product AV'});ga('nT.send', 'event', {eventCategory: 'Antivirus Blog', eventAction: 'Download', eventLabel: 'Bottom FREE DOWNLOAD banner Product AV'});\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8604\" src=\"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Comodo-Free-Antivirus.png\" alt=\"comodo antivirus\"\/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cwatch.comodo.com\/best-website-security-for-enterprise.php\">Best Website Security<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cwatch.comodo.com\/website-checker.php\">Website Checker<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belugacdn.com\/blog\/hosting\/free-web-hosting\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Free Website Hosting<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cwatch.comodo.com\/website-backup\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Website Backup<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cwatch.comodo.com\/perform-website-safety-check.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Website Safety Check<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cwatch.comodo.com\/website-vulnerability-scanner-tools\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Website Vulnerability Scanner<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/webinspector.com\/website-malware-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\">Website Malware Scanner<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cwatch.comodo.com\/how-to-check-if-a-website-is-safe.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Website Safety<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itarian.com\/itsm\/equipment-inventory-software.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Equipment Inventory Software<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cwatch.comodo.com\/website-status-checker.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Website Status<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cwatch.comodo.com\/site-scan\/check-website-reputation.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Website Reputation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cwatch.comodo.com\/blog\/website-security\/check-website-for-malware\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check Website for Malware<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cwatch.comodo.com\/blog\/website-security\/how-to-spot-a-fake-fraudulent-or-scam-website\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Website Scam Checker<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cwatch.comodo.com\/dns-security\/link-scanner.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Link Scanner<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cwatch.comodo.com\/blog\/website-security\/how-to-tell-if-a-website-is-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Is This Website Safe<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cwatch.comodo.com\/web-security\/how-do-hackers-learn.php\" target=\"_blank\">How to Learn Hacking<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comodo.com\/managed-detection-response\/\" target=\"_blank\">Managed Detection and Response<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) are software programs that you had no intention of downloading. 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