WeatherZero is classified as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), though it’s promoted as a program that displays a weather widget on the desktop. One of the reasons why WeatherZero is considered to be a PUA is that it uses the software bundling method to install on users’ computers, which means users may not notice it installing. This may lead users…
PUA:Win32/Vigua.A is a detection name used by Microsoft Defender. The PUA in the name stands for potentially unwanted program, which means it’s not malware but rather something that’s behaving in a way that Defender does not like. Programs that have adware or browser hijacker-like features may be detected as PUAs, as would questionable system optimizers. It’s difficult to say what…
PC App Store is technically a legitimate application store, but it’s classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) due to its behavior. It’s known to install using the software bundling method, which essentially allows it to install without explicit permission from users. It’s also promoted as an app store that supposedly allows users to download programs. While it’s not a…
Wave Browser is a potentially unwanted program (PUP), advertised as a browser with productivity features. Many users claim to have found this hijacker installed on their devices out of the blue, with no recollection of ever installing it. This indicates that Wave Browser uses deceptive installation methods like software bundling to install on users’ computers. It shouldn’t cause harm to your…
PUADlManager:Win32/Snackarcin is a detection name used by Microsoft Defender to detect a downloader of unwanted programs. The PUAD in the detection name stands for potentially unwanted application downloader. These types of infections are not malicious, but because they can download other programs without your explicit permission, they are considered to be a threat. There have been cases where this specific…
SecuriGuard Browser is a rogue browser, classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) due to its installation method and behavior. The PUP is disguised as a useful, Chromium-based browser that will make browsing more secure. However, it can install without explicit permission and forces users to use a questionable search engine that generates no results. Instead, it redirects users to…
EpiStart (EpiBrowser) is a rogue browser, classified as a potentially unwanted program due to its behavior and installation methods. EpiStart is based on the Chromium open-source project, and forces users to use a fake search engine that does not generate any results. It promotes the epibrowser.com search engine. The search engine does not work and instead, it redirects to Yahoo. It’s…
Weisx App is a questionable program that may suddenly appear on the computer without users recalling how it got installed. It does not appear to currently have any functionality, which is even more disturbing. If you suddenly notice it installed on your device, remove it sooner rather than later as the program raises several privacy and security concerns.
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OneStart is a browser based on the Chromium open-source project. While it’s advertised as a browser with AI features, it’s classified as a potentially unwanted program due to its use of software bundling to install on users’ computers without permission. It’s not a dangerous infection that will harm your computer but it’s not something you should keep on your computer…
Fast! may be advertised as a useful system optimizer but it’s classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). It may be installed using deceptive installation methods and show fake scan results to pressure users into buying subscriptions that they don’t actually need. The program may claim to be able to speed up users’ computers but it won’t have any noticeable…