Gridinsoft Security Lab

Csrss.exe is an important Windows process, which may sometimes consume a lot of system resources and puzzle the users with such behavior. Some people may mistake it for trojan virus and try to terminate it forcefully. So, is csrss.exe dangerous? And how to fix the issues it creates? Let’s find out. What is Csrss.exe? Csrss.exe […]

The Usermode Font Driver Host process is an important part of the Windows operating system. It may raise questions among users due to its high consumption of resources such as CPU and memory. Let’s find out what this process is and whether you can do without it. What is Usermode Font Driver Host? The Usermode […]

The UsoClient.exe process is one of the system components of the Windows operating system that is part of the Update Client. This process plays an important role in automatically managing the download and installation of system updates, but it can also raise questions for users for several reasons. First, UsoClient.exe can sometimes significantly load system […]

The Acrotray.exe process is one of the important components provided by Adobe Systems. This process is associated with Adobe Acrobat software and often starts automatically when the Windows operating system starts. However, not every user knows what this process is, what it is for and whether it is safe. Let’s do a complete technical analysis […]

Behavior:Win32/Fynloski.gen!A is a heuristic detection of Microsoft Defender that flags activities of Fynloski malware. This malicious program allows attackers to control the infected system and install other malware remotely. Such malware usually spreads through email attachments and software from low-trust sources. Behavior:Win32/Fynloski.gen!A Overview Behavior:Win32/Fynloski.gen!A is a detection name used by Microsoft Defender to identify a […]

PUADlManager:Win32/Snackarcin is a detection of Microsoft Defender that flags an unwanted program that is capable of downloading other unwanted programs. This, in turn, makes it pretty dangerous, at least from the user experience perspective. Ignoring it can end up with the system being cluttered with unwanted programs. Unwanted programs like Snackarcin are usually less dangerous […]

It is particularly easy to hear people calling the same thing malware or virus. However, while both terms are often used interchangeably, they carry distinct meanings. In this article, I will elucidate the definitions of each term and explain malware vs virus differences. Malware vs Virus – Is There Any Difference? The terms malware and […]

Trojan:Win32/Mamson.A!ac is a type of malware designed to gather data from the system it infects. Sometimes, known spyware families get this detection. The malware is typically distributed disguised as helpful utilities that are downloaded from untrustworthy sources. Trojan:Win32/Mamson.A!ac Overview Trojan:Win32/Mamson.A!ac is a Microsoft Defender detection that flags infostealer malware. This type of malicious program aims […]

The OmApSvcBroker process is a legitimate MSI software component responsible for selecting the graphics adapter in MSI laptops. In most cases, it is an error-free process, but some users may encounter problems. OmApSvcBroker Overview The OmApSvcBroker process is a legitimate MSI software component, specifically part of the MSI NBFoundation Service. It is a crucial element […]

Trojan:Win32/Acll is a stealer malware detected by Microsoft Defender. It targets sensitive information, login credentials, personal details, and financial data. It spreads through pirated software, malicious ads, or bundles. Trojan:Win32/Acll Overview Trojan:Win32/Acll is a stealer-type malicious software coded in Python. It is designed to extract and transmit sensitive information from devices. Such malware targets a […]

Advanced Window Manager is a potentially unwanted software that floods the user’s system with advertisements. Its pretends to be a tool that adds new functionality to Windows, but in fact redirects search queries, tracks user’s Internet activity and shows advertisements. Typical ways of this program distribution are software bundling and malvertising. Advanced Window Manager Overview […]

Win32/Uwamson.A!ml is a specific name of a Microsoft Defender detection. This designation indicates that the suspicious program or file scanned by the antivirus has characteristics of malware. That is, the program has characteristics that are typical of viruses and other malware. Moreover, it can often be a false positive detection. Let’s look at it in […]