Win32:Adware-CLU [PUP]
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| Ranking: | 4,803 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 8,753 |
| First Seen: | March 23, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | September 19, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Win32:Adware-CLU [PUP] detection serves as a general detection for security applications to specify a program that may display advertisement content in your web browser. Security experts note that Win32:Adware-CLU [PUP] may point to several apps such as Browser Helper Objects, add-ons, browser extensions, plugins, toolbars and browser enhancers. The Win32:Adware-CLU [PUP] may have entered your system as an additional tool in a freeware package that you installed via the 'Express' or 'Typical' option. The Win32:Adware-CLU [PUP] might create a key in the Windows Registry to ensure its operations at every boot-up and launch a background service to host its process. You may be interested to know that the Win32:Adware-CLU [PUP] may read the web pages you visit, your entered search terms, typed URLs and preferred online resources in order to generate custom-made ads. Moreover, the Win32:Adware-CLU [PUP] could be used as an instrument to invite you to install potentially harmful software. You might want to consider using a trustworthy anti-malware tool to remove Win32:Adware-CLU [PUP] from your PC and secure your online activities.
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