For example browser hijackers, adware-type apps.īrowser hijackers modify browser settings to promote fake search engines. Generally, they modify settings such as the default search engine, homepage, and new tab.
PUAs are often distributed alongside other programs of this kind. Commonly, apps of this type trick users into paying for their 'full versions' by generating fake scan results. Since it is categorized as PUA, do not pay money for activation/registration. PUAs are classified in this way, since many users download and install them inadvertently when they are distributed using dubious methods.ĭisk Clean Pro includes features such as a junk cleaner, logs cleaner, duplicates finder, internet browsing history and cookies scanner, and various other features, however, this app is not free and does not actually remove any 'detected' items/issues if the computer is scanned with the free version. Disk Clean Pro is advertised as a highly-rated app that removes junk files and data (cleans redundant files) and keeps important files safe, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA).
