What is PUA VIRUS (MUST READ)

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What is a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application) or PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program)?

Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) are unwanted software programs that come bundled in legitimate free software programs as a package. These may also be called Potentially Unwanted Programs, or PUPs.

Not all PUAs are destructive, but some can cause very annoying behaviors, like generating pop up ads or causing your computer to run very slowly. These applications can negatively affect a computer’s performance and can even introduce security risks such as spyware and other unwanted programs.

How does a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application) work?

Often embedded within free software, potentially unwanted programs will download and install themselves during the installation of a legitimate free software bundle. Because the PUAs arrive along with the End User License Agreement (EULA) that governs the bundled software, these unwanted programs are categorized differently than malware. These unwanted programs can come in the form of adware, browser hijackers, browser toolbars and even spyware.

Browser hijacking is caused by malicious software. Generally used to display advertising, a browser hijacker can also be used to generate visits to a specific website, or can redirect you to a fraudulent website that could download malware onto your computer.

Spyware

Spyware is designed to do exactly what it sounds like — it can hide on your computer and record your keystrokes and track your online activity. Cyberthieves can then obtain sensitive personal information, like your passwords or payment card information.

⭕To remove PUA.InstallIQ adware, follow these steps:

⭕STEP 1: Use Malwarebytes to remove PUA.InstallIQ Adware

⭕STEP 2: Use HitmanPro to Scan for Malware and Unwanted Programs

⭕STEP 3: Double-check for malicious programs with Emsisoft Emergency Kit

⭕PUA VIRUS MAINLY FOUND IN MOD APPS, CRACKED SOFTWARE'S ,GITHUB TOOLS 

IN INDIA 60% ANDROID PHONES ,CONTAINS PUA VIRUS BECAUSE EVERYONE WANTS , FREE PREMIUM APPS AND MODS, BUT THE INNOCENT PEOPLE DON'T KNOW THAT THE MOD APPS WHICH THEY ARE USING CONTAINS PUA VIRUS AND MANY OTHER PAYLOADS .

⭕ Learn about Phishing Scams – be very suspicious of emails, phone calls, and flyers. 

⭕Protect Your Sensitive Personal Identifiable Information. 

⭕stay away from mod apps and cracked softwares , if it is important to use it, then use VMOS for android and vmware or sandbox for windows.