PUP.Optional.JetClean

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Short bio

PUP.Optional.JetClean is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a potentially unwanted program (PUP) published by BlueSprig that behaves like a “system optimizer”. These so-called “system optimizers” use intentional false positives to convince users that their Windows systems have problems and buy their product..

Malicious behavior

task

Scheduled Task to update JetClean

icons

JetClean icons

main screen

JetClean GUI