Hostilla.pl IT glossary
What is PUP?
PUP stands for potentially unwanted program. It is not always a classic virus, but it can install add-ons, track the user, display ads or change settings. In hosting, the topic mainly concerns infected files, email attachments and scripts uploaded to the account.
Definition
PUP stands for potentially unwanted program. It is not always a classic virus, but it can install add-ons, track the user, display ads or change settings. In hosting, the topic mainly concerns infected files, email attachments and scripts uploaded to the account.
What does it mean in practice?
In Hostilla.pl services this term is relevant when running websites, domains, DNS, e-mail, SSL and secure hosting operations.