- Microsoft
- By Bogdan Popa
- August 3rd, 2021
Microsoft to Start Blocking Potentially Unwanted Apps on Windows 10 by Default
Security feature to be enabled by default on Windows 10
- Microsoft
- By Bogdan Popa
- July 29th, 2020
Microsoft Flags CCleaner as Potentially Unwanted Application, Deletes Its Files
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat
- Windows Software
- By Bogdan Popa
- April 14th, 2018
Microsoft, Third-Party Antivirus Apps Block uTorrent Due to Possible Threat
BitTorrent client flagged as Potentially Unwanted Software
- Virus alerts
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- July 14th, 2016
Google Removes from Play Store Android Apps That Promised Social Media Followers
In reality, apps delivered an endless spiral of ads
- Advisories
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- June 13th, 2016
Campaign Using Fake Gaming Torrents Ramps Up, Spreads Malicious PUAs
Crooks target users looking for pirated games
- Security
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- March 8th, 2016
Polymorphic Malware on the Rise
Polymorphic techniques make malware harder to detect
- Security
- By Ionut Ilascu
- July 3rd, 2015
Malicious Executables Disguised as MP3 Receive Hundreds of Daily Clicks
Fake download websites continue to make victims
- Security
- By Ionut Ilascu
- March 24th, 2015
Over 22.5 Million PUAs Detected Last Month by Antivirus Vendor
Software vendors receive useful recommendations
- Security Blog
- By Ionut Ilascu
- October 29th, 2014
Ebola Outbreak Warning Toolbar Delivers Trojan
Flurry of unwanted software is installed on the computer
- Advisories
- By Ionut Ilascu
- October 22nd, 2014
Fraudulent Twitch.tv Site Offers Potentially Unwanted Program for Download
Different software packages are installed in the background
- Security Blog
- By Ionut Ilascu
- August 19th, 2014
Google Chrome to Warn Against Potentially Harmful Software
New security measure aims at applications that alter browser settings
- Virus alerts
- By Eduard Kovacs
- February 28th, 2014
Bogus WhatsApp Hack Installs Shady Software on Victims’ Computers
A malware distribution campaign that leverages WhatsApp’s reputation has also been spotted
- Security Blog
- By Ionut Ilascu
- November 30th, 2013
Bitcoin Miner Bundled in Advertising-Based Software
Computer performance affected due to intense resource usage
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- November 11th, 2013
French Torrent Portal “Torrent Francais” Serves Shady Applications
The potentially unwanted applications are disguised as plugins
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- July 16th, 2013
Online Casino Spam Leads to Potentially Unwanted Applications
Webroot has spotted tens of thousands of such emails