PUP.Optional.GlobalSystemMechanic

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GUI Global System Mechanic

the GUI for Global System Mechanic

Symptoms

Scheduled Task

Scheduled Task for Global System Mechanic

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Type and source of infection

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Aftermath

Programs like this might give users a false sense of security and possibly expose them to malware infections. Users should be aware that the telephone numbers displayed by the programs in this family have been found to act as tech support scammers.

Protection

blocking installer

Malwarebytes blocks the install of this PUP

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Malwarebytes blocks the sites that try to scare the visitors into installing this PUP