CyboScan PC Optimizer

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 14
First Seen: March 27, 2017
Last Seen: May 12, 2019
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The CyboScan PC Optimizer software is promoted as a useful program that can help boost your system's performance by cleaning unnecessary files and removing bad Registry entries on the Windows OS. The program sports a simple and clean interface that is centered around the file scanner and shredder, which are the primary functions of the program. The main window of the CyboScan PC Optimizer includes information about the computer such as CPU model and Windows version. Computer users can use the CyboScan PC Optimizer determine the state of their machine without paying a dime within the first seven days after CyboScan PC Optimizer was installed on their computers. The other functions of the CyboScan PC Optimizer, which include file shredder, speed test at speedtest.net by Ookla, and the duplicate files finder can be found in the upper right corner of the main window. The CyboScan PC Optimizer program appears to scan the Registry for installed anti-virus and anti-spyware shields and may recommend users to install products from partners that fall into those two categories.

The CyboScan PC Optimizer is deemed as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) because it is known to arrive on computers under different names such as 'CyboScan PC Cleaner' and 'MySoftScans PC Cleaner.' Additionally, the CyboScan PC Optimizer does not offer information on its developer and management company. The official site for 'CyboScan PC Cleaner' is Cyboscan.com, which is a clone of Mysoftscans.com. Moreover, both pages offer the same installer package that may feature the name CyboScan PC Optimizer as well. The support phone lines listed at Cyboscan.com and Mysoftscans.com are the same and have been reported by users due to suspicious calls related to financial tactics. The terms of the User Agreement at Cyboscan.com is riddled with typos and does not offer precise information on the payment arrangements for the CyboScan PC Optimizer. Users may be invited to pay a fee of 99.95 USD every three months for services rendered.

Computer experts alert that the CyboScan PC Optimizer program may suggest that your system is in critical condition while providing a list of temporary Internet files, browser cache, Windows logs, thumbnails cache, Internet history and deleted files in a panel. These objects are not detrimental to the computer's performance, as long as you did not make changes to the browser's cache limit. Evidently, the CyboScan PC Optimizer is misleading users that have limited knowledge on how Windows and Web browsers work. We do not recommend users to pay 99.95 USD for a commercial license for the CyboScan PC Optimizer considering the suspicious activity the program has engaged in. You might want to use a reputable anti-malware app when you are removing the CyboScan PC Optimizer and make sure it does not leave residual data on your computer.

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Registry Details

CyboScan PC Optimizer may create the following registry entry or registry entries:

Directories

CyboScan PC Optimizer may create the following directory or directories:

%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Cyboscan PC Optimizer
%PROGRAMFILES%\Cyboscan\Cyboscan PC Optimizer
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Cyboscan\Cyboscan PC Optimizer

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