Gridinsoft Security Lab

PUABundler:Win32/MediaGet is a Russian potentially unwanted program designed for accessing pirated content. Like most similar software, it installs some unnecessary programs onto the system during installation and also turns the device into a proxy server in exchange for an ad-free experience. MediaGet Virus Overview PUABundler:Win32/MediaGet is a detection of potentially unwanted software associated with the […]

PrimeLookup is a Chrome extension that may unexpectedly appear among your browser’s add-ons, causing your search queries to be redirected. As a browser hijacker, it poses a subtle threat to anyone who continues using the affected system. Removing this unwanted extension isn’t easy, so in this post, I’ll explain its origins and guide you through […]

ZoomFind is a Chrome extension that may unexpectedly appear among the others, causing the browser to redirect your search queries. It belongs to the class of browser hijackers and poses a less obvious danger to anyone who keeps using the system. Removing this unwanted extension is not an easy task, so in this post, I […]

The SwiftSeek is a browser extension that may unexpectedly appear among the others, causing the browser to redirect your search queries. It belongs to the class of browser hijackers and poses a less obvious danger to anyone using the system. Removing this extension is not easy, so in this post, I will explain its origins […]

Trojan:Script/Obfuse!MSR is a generic detection of a malicious script that abuses command interpreters to execute commands or binaries. What distinguishes this threat from others is its emphasis on a high degree of obfuscation. In this article, I will explain how much of a danger this detection means and how to remove it. Trojan:Script/Obfuse!MSR Overview Trojan:Script/Obfuse!MSR […]

“Hacker Who Has Access To Your Operating System” is a type of email scam that targets unsuspecting internet users. This scam can take various forms, but the core idea remains the same – to pressure the victim into paying money. “Hacker Who Has Access To Your Operating System” Overview The “Hacker Who Has Access” scam […]

Hkbsse.exe is a name of a process related to Amadey Dropper, that you can observe while browsing through the system. This malware delivers other malware to the target system, disables security solutions and does a lot of other dirty things that harm the system pretty badly. In this article, I will explain how to remove […]

Trojan:Win32/Stealer!MTB is a detection that indicates the presence of an infostealer on your system. Despite being generic, it still shows enough information to make basic conclusions, but this does not tell you there’s a probability of this detection being a false positive. In this post, I will explain how to understand whether something threatens your […]

Trojan:Win32/Commandrob.A!ml is a heuristic detection associated with suspicious network activity. It may refer to a wide range of malicious programs, or be a false positive detection. In this post, I will explain what it means and how you can check the system for possible viruses. Trojan:Win32/Commandrob.A!ml Overview Trojan:Win32/Commandrob.A!ml is an AI-based detection of Microsoft Defender. […]

Azurestaticapps.net is a selection of pages registered on genuine Microsoft hosting, that try scaring the user by false malware infection claims. In fact, it is nothing but intimidation that ends up with a call to fake tech support, that eventually steals personal information or installs unwanted software. In this post, I will debunk all the […]

Trojan:Win64/Zusy.CZ!MTB is a detection of Microsoft Defender that can flag several different types of malware. Being a heuristic detection, it can as well be a false positive, with no real threat to the system. Let me explain in detail what this threat is about, and how to remove it. Trojan:Win64/Zusy.CZ!MTB Overview Trojan:Win64/Zusy.CZ!MTB is a Microsoft […]

Sec-tl pop-up ads are malicious push notifications that parasite legitimate browser functionality. Fraudulent actors that stand behind this chain of websites earn money by showing hundreds of ads in such a way. And those are not just regular ads: it is common to see scams and phishing sites among them. Let me explain how this […]