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JiSuZip

Posted: June 20, 2017

Threat Metric

Ranking: 7,196
Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 1,878
First Seen: June 20, 2017
Last Seen: October 15, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

JiSuZip is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP), which is likely to reach the computer of Chinese users who are fans of the application called MaohaWiFi. Apparently, MaohaWiFi may often be bundled with JiSuZip, and users who opt to install the popular WiFi manager might agree to also install the JiSuZip software accidentally. Thankfully, this is not a harmful application and, in fact, Chinese users might be happy with what it has to offer – a convenient interface and a Chinese interface. However, the problem with JiSuZip is that sometimes it might end up being installed on the computer of a user who does not know a word of Chinese accidentally. After being installed, JiSuZip may create a Windows service whose purpose is to launch JiSuZip when the computer boots up. Furthermore, this service might set JiSuZip as the default archive manager for the computer, and this is guaranteed to confuse users who are not familiar with Chinese because this is the only language that JiSuZip's interface is available in.

Since JiSuZip is not a harmful application, seeing it on your computer is not a reason to be worried. However, if you did not install it on purpose and if you do not plan on using JiSuZip, then we recommend that you remove it since all it will do is take up space and add additional Windows services, which may slow down slightly the speed at which Windows starts. The removal of JiSuZip should be carried via the Windows Control Panel.

Keep in mind that many PUPs are installed via software bundles, and you can keep them away from your computer easily by simply paying closer attention to the installation instructions you are presented with while you install new software. Usually, the installation of JiSuZip or similar applications is optional, but some users who rush through the setup wizard might opt to install JiSuZip accidentally although they do not need it.

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