Explore the world of Potentially Unnecessary and Unwanted Programs (PUPs) in this 47-minute conference talk from AIDE 2018. Delve into the characteristics of portable executables and understand the ideal attack scenarios for PUPs. Examine a detailed case study of Askcom, uncovering its operational methods and stealth techniques. Learn about digital signatures and VirusTotal analysis in the context of PUPs. Discover effective mitigation strategies and gain insights into the network forensics challenges posed by these programs. Enhance your understanding of cybersecurity threats and defense mechanisms through this comprehensive presentation.