What is Sihost.exe? Windows 10/11 Guide

Sihost.exe consumes too much system resources? Let's fix it.

Sihost.exe is a crucial background process in Windows 11/10 that governs essential features like the context menu and action center. However, it can sometimes malfunction and disrupt system stability. In this article, we unravel the essence of Sihost.exe and equip you to eliminate troubles within your system. Sihost.exe – What is It? Windows has many… Continue reading What is Sihost.exe? Windows 10/11 Guide

SYSDF Ransomware (.SYSDF Files) – Malware Analysis & Removal

New Dharma sample encrypts user files and adds .SYSDF extension to them

SYSDF is a ransomware-type program that belongs to the Dharma malware family. Such malicious software aims mainly at small companies, aiming at file encryption with further requests for ransom payment for their decryption. It was originally discovered by Jakub Kroustek on February 16, 2024. What is SYSDF Ransomware? SYSDF ransomware is a yet another example… Continue reading SYSDF Ransomware (.SYSDF Files) – Malware Analysis & Removal

HxTsr.exe – What is the HxTsr Process? Windows 10/11 Guide

While the HxTsr.exe process is essential for Microsoft Outlook, it's crucial to exercise caution.

The HxTsr.exe process is a part of the Microsoft Outlook Communications component of the Windows 10/11 operating system. This process is responsible for synchronizing mail, contacts and calendar between Outlook and other applications . Typically, it runs in the background and does not attract users’ attention at all. However, in some cases, the HxTsr.exe process… Continue reading HxTsr.exe – What is the HxTsr Process? Windows 10/11 Guide

Vmmem High Memory and CPU Usage

If the Vmmem process is consuming too many resources, most likely the virtual machine is not configured correctly

Vmmem, short for “Virtual Machine Memory,” is a process that indicates the resource utilization by virtual machines on your system. It operates in tandem with virtual machines and remains inactive without any virtual machine activity. However, suppose you observe high CPU and memory consumption by the vmmem process. In that case, your virtual machine is… Continue reading Vmmem High Memory and CPU Usage

Dwm.exe High Memory Usage – Troubleshooting Dwm Process

Windows process dwm.exe can be something else

The dwm.exe process is an important Windows component that is responsible for the visual design of the desktop. It provides effects such as transparency, animation and window switching. However, sometimes you can encounter dwm.exe high memory usage situations, which leads to performance degradation of your device. Aside from this, there is a thing that people… Continue reading Dwm.exe High Memory Usage – Troubleshooting Dwm Process

Malicious Fake ChatGPT Apps: 7 AI Malware Scams to Avoid

Frauds exploit ChatGPT not only for writing malware or email scam texts

Public release of ChatGPT made a sensation back in 2022; it is not an exaggeration to say it is a gamechanger. However, the scammers go wherever large numbers of people do. Fake ChatGPT services started popping up here and there, and this is not going to be over even nowadays. So, what is ChatGPT virus?… Continue reading Malicious Fake ChatGPT Apps: 7 AI Malware Scams to Avoid

MIT Hacked, Students’ Data Sold on the Darknet

Hackers publish a database full of info about the current - and past - students of MIT

On February 13, 2024, a post on a Darknet forum appeared, offering to purchase a large pack of data leaked from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The hacker under the alias “Ynnian” claims that the leak happened this year, and consists mainly of students’ data. No pay is asked for this DB, hence the information… Continue reading MIT Hacked, Students’ Data Sold on the Darknet

Warzone RAT Dismantled, Members Arrested

International crackdown dismantles Warzone RAT, leading to key arrests in Malta and Nigeria.

In an international law enforcement operation, the U.S. Department of Justice continues its fight against cybercriminals. The operation dismantled a network that sold and supported the Warzone Remote Access Trojan (RAT). Also, this malware allowed cybercriminals to stealthily infiltrate victims’ computers, resulting in data theft and other malicious activities. Warzone RAT Masters Arrested and Charged… Continue reading Warzone RAT Dismantled, Members Arrested

HijackLoader Malware Comes With New Evasion Methods

New malware offers some really unique detection evasion techniques

The HijackLoader malware has added new defense evasion techniques. Other threat actors are increasingly using the malware to deliver payloads and tooling. The developer used a standard process hollowing technique coupled with a trigger that makes defense evasion stealthier. What is HijackLoader? According to the researchers’ report, the HijackLoader malware, or IDAT Loader, has recently… Continue reading HijackLoader Malware Comes With New Evasion Methods

New Fortinet VPN RCE Flaw Discovered, Patch ASAP

Critical vulnerability in Fortinet's SSL VPN poses a severe threat, enabling remote code execution by attackers.

Fortinet has issued a warning about a recently discovered critical vulnerability in its FortiOS SSL VPN system that could be actively exploited by attackers. The vulnerability in Fortinet network security solutions poses a significant threat to organizations. It allows unauthenticated attackers to gain remote code execution (RCE) capabilities through maliciously crafted requests. Fortinet VPN RCE… Continue reading New Fortinet VPN RCE Flaw Discovered, Patch ASAP