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PUP.ScramblePacker

Posted: May 27, 2014

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 1/10
Infected PCs: 70
First Seen: May 27, 2014
Last Seen: June 12, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows


PUP.ScramblePacker is a potentially unwanted program (PUP), which may be downloaded from insecure download websites when a computer user downloads free software. PUP.ScramblePacker may lead to various PC issues when it is downloaded and inserted into the computer system. The PC user may enable PUP.ScramblePacker to be downloaded on the computer when he is downloading other free applications, or he may download PUP.ScramblePacker mistakenly by not paying enough attention to the installation process of free software. After installation on the PC, PUP.ScramblePacker may execute numerous background processes that may result in slow downs of the computer system. PUP.ScramblePacker may show numerous annoying pop-up advertisements and banners on the computer system. PUP.ScramblePacker may add an unwanted browser extension, plug-in or add-on on the Web browser. PUP.ScramblePacker may also lead to repeated browser diversions to suspicious websites.

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