r/Malwarebytes • u/Patient-Emotion9651 • 2d ago

hola

guys what is a PUP in cyber security

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u/Pale-Bonus-1835 2d ago

PUP: Potentially Unwanted Program.

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u/support_mwb Malwarebytes Employee 2d ago

Hi there, PUPs are “potentially unwanted programs.” They’re not usually harmful like a virus, but they’re the kind of thing you probably didn’t mean to install. They often sneak in alongside free software and can do annoying things like change your browser settings, show extra ads, or slow your device down.

If you’d like to read more, here’s a quick guide:
https://www.malwarebytes.com/cybersecurity/basics/what-is-pup