Classified in potentially unwanted programs (PUP), PepperZip is detected as an adware by the way it affects your system without your permission. It is often attached with other programs and can be installed during the installation process of free software (download software, torrent, video readers, PDF drivers, etc.). In fact, it shows up mostly by lack of attention in your computer.
The internet users usually go too fast and they don’t read what is indicated during the installation process of certain programs allowing to Pepperzip to be installed without getting noticed during the setup of this software. You have to watch carefully in case of attached programs in order to remove them if they look suspicious.
When installed, Pepper Zip can be a threat to your computer but also for the safety of your data. In fact, PepperZip can:
- Reduce the performance of your computer by slowing down the running of your various programs.
- Multiply the appearance of ads while you surf the internet.
- Collect personal information (passwords, e-mail, browsing history …)
- Change the configuration of your primary browser.
- Redirect you to malicious websites.
Let’s see how to get rid permanently of PepperZip.
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