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[–] Kissaki 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

From the article:

ESET already considers it a potentially unwanted program

From there, that categorization means:

A potentially unwanted application (PUA) is a program that contains adware, installs toolbars, or has other unclear objectives. There are some situations where a user may feel that the benefits of a potentially unwanted application outweigh the risks.