What is PUP.Optional.SwiftRecord and how dangerous is it?

PUP.Optional.SwiftRecord software is detected as Win32:PUP-gen (potentially unwanted program).

Why users find PUP.Optional.SwiftRecord as “unwanted” application?

Annoying Advertisement

1. Advertisement misleading you into visiting another site or downloading files.
2. Delivering out-of-context advertising, which worsen your computing, experience.
PUP.Optional.SwiftRecord shows pop-up ads or text ads or advertising banners.
The banners are really invasive. There is no way to stop PUP.Optional.SwiftRecord unwanted pop-ups.

Breaking your privacy

PUP.Optional.SwiftRecord is spying on almost everything you do!

Unwanted behavior

After infecting with PUP.Optional.SwiftRecord, you can find that your PC is running slow.
You can see:

1. Unwanted processes that you can not control.
2. Changing your computer and browser settings without your permission.

PUP.Optional.SwiftRecord is preventing you from removing it. You cannot uninstall PUP.Optional.SwiftRecord, delete its files and folders.

How did I get infected with PUP.Optional.SwiftRecord?

PUP.Optional.SwiftRecord like many Win32pup-Gen programs is often downloaded in a bundle with other program like free software, audio and video convert programs, cracked games etc.
PUP.Optional.SwiftRecord can also be bundled within the custom installer on many download sites, so if you have downloaded a software from these web sites, chances are that PUP.Optional.SwiftRecord was installed during the software setup process.

How to protect myself from being infected with PUP.Optional.SwiftRecord again?

Use the most powerful malware killer and anti-rootkit: UnHackMe!
You can avoid Win32pup-Gen infections like PUP.Optional.SwiftRecord by not downloading software from unknown sources and web sites containing illegal content.
Check applications and software you want to download.
PUP.Optional.SwiftRecord is related to: Adware, Win32-PUP-gen, PUP.Optional.SwiftRecord.