PUP.Zone
Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 2 |
| First Seen: | December 31, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | March 25, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
PUP.Zone is a deceptive threat that may slip on a PC through a vulnerability or previous download. The PUP.Zone threat is not a virus but technically classified as a potentially unwanted program. PUP.Zone may display random pop-up messages on a system it is installed on. Additionally, PUP.Zone could also redirect users to unwanted sites or ones attempt to advertise other products and unwanted software downloads. Removal of PUP.Zone is essential to prevent the actions of PUP.Zone from taking place on a PC. The removal process for PUP.Zone is accomplished through the use of an updated antispyware tool in most cases.
