PUP.Optional.ByteFence is the detection for a fake anti-malware program that constantly displays pop-up notifications of system infections in an attempt to convince users to buy their product.
PUP.Optional.ByteFence is a fake anti-malware that is usually installed by bundlers without users being aware of it.
GUI of PUP.Optional.ByteFence
Malwarebytes protects users from PUP.Optional.ByteFence by using real-time protection.
Malwarebytes blocks PUP.Optional.ByteFence
Malwarebytes can detect and remove PUP.Optional.ByteFence without further user interaction.
Should users wish to keep this program and exclude it from being detected in future scans, they can add the program to the exclusions list. Here’s how to do it.
The Exclusions tab includes a list of items to be excluded from scans. The items may include files, folders, websites, or applications that connect to the Internet, as well as previously detected exploits.
To access the exclusions in Malwarebytes:
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