Win32:Patcher-AK [PUP]

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I found a Win32:Patcher-AK [PUP] yesterday. I've heard that PUP isnt virus, But it can be? Should i be worried?

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But it can be?

NO

PUP >> https://www.virusbtn.com/resources/glossary/potentially_unwanted.xml

Malwarebytes PUP Criteria > https://www.malwarebytes.org/pup/

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So i shouldn't be worried? But i should maybe delete the PUP?

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if you want a check, follow instructions and attach requested logs from Malwarebytes and FRST

https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0

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so the Win32:Patcher-AK [PUP] isn't dangerous?

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are you using cracked software?

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No, i have a certified windows 7.

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Win32:Patcher-AK

This is a family of hacktools that are used to patch or "crack" some software so it will run without a valid license or genuine product key.

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So if it's named Win:32 Patcher, it will patch my Windows or?
The file was meant to patch a game in my PC.

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The file was meant to patch a game in my PC.

you mean crack it


Best way to get infected is to use cracked software, those nice guys that give these away often bundle it with a extra program they dont tell you about

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Yeah, that's what i meant :3
So it's dangerous?

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if you want help, follow instructions and attach requested logs   https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0

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Monitoring.

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if you want help, follow instructions and attach requested logs   https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0

I'll do as soon as i get home!

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Here you go.