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PUP.Optional.Systweak is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a family of potentially unwanted program (PUP) that originally presented itself as the optimization software called RegClean Pro. Once executed, it falsely shows users that it has found multiple errors in the registry. It then offers to fix these errors by giving users the option to purchase and download the full version of the software.
PUP.Optional.Systweak uses several Scheduled Tasks to gain persistence.
It also creates a shortcut file to the desktop:
PUP.Optional.Systweak can reach user systems via:
Malwarebytes protects users from PUP.Optional.Systweak by using real-time protection.
Malwarebytes can detect and remove PUP.Optional.Systweak without further user interaction.
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