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Users are increasingly encountering malicious links that, when clicked, unleash a different kind of computer destruction. In this case, users must be aware of the appearance of such malware, its associated links, and other potential hazards. This article aims to introduce the concepts of sniffing and spoofing, distinguish between them, explore protective measures against these […]

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 […]

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 […]

Advanced Window Manager is potentially unwanted software that floods users’ systems with advertisements. It pretends to be a tool that adds new functionality to Windows, but in fact redirects search queries, tracks users’ internet activity, and displays advertisements. Typical distribution methods include software bundling and malvertising. Potentially unwanted adware program that displays unwanted advertisements and […]

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 […]

PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay is a detection of the MemuPlay program that, when installed, installs numerous unwanted programs without the user’s knowledge. Although the program itself is safe, the bundle it carries may contain dangerous applications. These apps may start spamming the user with advertisements and notifications, or even disrupt system functionality. MemuPlay uses bundling for monetization purposes, […]