Gridinsoft Security Lab

Chromstera Browser a rogue browser that mimics Google Chrome, and spams ads, redirects search queries and collects data about the user’s online activity. Like the majority of such software, it is distributed as “recommended program” in bundles and through malicious adverts. Chromstera Browser Overview Chromstera Browser is potentially unwanted software positioned as an alternative web browser. It is built on the Chromium engine but lacks the links required for the Chromium core. Once installed, it floods the user with excessive…

Universal Browser is a name of a browser that users spectate in a strange update window that pops up in the system, occasionally reporting an update error. This window is in fact related to the Chromstera browser – a rogue web browser app. The appearance of this window happens along with systems going crazy – browsers crash, dubious browser extensions appear, and unknown programs are getting installed. What is Universal Browser? Universal browser is a mysterious web browser that users…

Wave Browser is an unwanted browser application that tries to look as a yet another Chromium-based project. Although it performs its function, according to users’ reviews, there are more problems than benefits. Now, we will take a closer look at it and determine whether you should use it. What is a Wave Browser? Wave Browser is a web browser developed on Chromium core, an open-source variant of the one used in Chrome. This is the last bit of positive information…

PUA:Win32/Conduit is a potentially unwanted application that performs suspicious activity with the browser. It changes the homepage and search engine and installs extensions. It is distributed through hacked software or under the “recommended software” guise. PUA:Win32/Conduit Overview PUA:Win32/Conduit (also goes by PUAAdvertising:Win32/Conduit) is a potentially unwanted application belonging to Conduit Search. One of Conduit’s characteristic features is unwanted activity on the user’s device. It installs additional software and changes current web browser settings without the user’s knowledge, which makes it…

Trojan Wacatac is an umbrella detection for a wide range of malicious software, that shares functionality and code. In particular, the Wacatac name points to malware with dropper capabilities that are used to deliver ransomware. Trojan Wacatac Detection Trojan:Script/Wacatac.B!ml and Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.B!ml detection is one of the numerous detection names that Microsoft assigns to minor malware families. A lot of similar-yet-different malicious software received this name because of the use of the same code solutions and similar functionality. Microsoft’s name often…

Web Companion is an unwanted program works as a web protection tool. It appears unexpectedly, after the installation of a different program, and tries to make the user pay for a “premium” version. Questionable effectiveness and bloated results are what makes it not recommended to use. Pseudo-effective applications are not severely dangerous, but they can still make your user experience worse. In their operations, such apps can block some of the genuine files and sites. Moreover, they sometimes collect extensive…

PUA:Win32/MyWebSearch is a Microsoft Defender detection that refers to an unwanted browser modifier. This application adds add-ons and toolbars that in fact take control of the web browser, redirecting search queries and causing advertisements to appear. It usually spreads as add-on software in bundles and is often installed without the user’s explicit consent. PUA:Win32/MyWebSearch Overview PUA:Win32/MyWebSearch is a potentially unwanted application with browser hijacker elements that add extensions and toolbars to browsers. It replaces the current search engine and homepage…

Broom Cleaner is an unwanted program that at first glance seems to be a safe tool for cleaning and optimizing your computer. However, in reality, once installed, it performs unwanted changes to system settings, shows ads, or even installs additional unwanted programs. This can cause significant disruption to your computer and leak confidential information. Let’s see in practice whether this is the case. What is Broom Cleaner? Broom Cleaner is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that is often distributed under…

Virus:Win32/Expiro is a detection of Microsoft Defender that refers to a malware with backdoor capabilities. It allows attackers to control the compromised system, spy on it, install other malware, manipulate systems, and create botnets. This malware is distributed under the guise of legitimate software. Once the computer is infected, it can spread to other executable files on the system, complicating its removal. The specific behaviors and capabilities may vary depending on the variant. However, typical activities associated with this malware…

PC Accelerate is a questionable software that is presented as a useful utility designed to optimize your computer’s performance. In reality though, this software can do more harm than good. Installing such applications often leads to unintended consequences, from system slowdowns to serious security threats.

URL:Scam is a generic detection name of a dangerous website, that appears in several antivirus engines. It may appear during routine Internet browsing, as well as pop-up after opening a link from a document or a chat. This detection may refer to a wide variety of unsafe websites, as well as be a false positive detection.

The Walliant application is a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). It is promoted as an app that automatically changes desktop wallpapers. Though it in fact has hidden functionality: hijacking your bandwidth, it works as proxyware. This can eventually lead to rather unpleasant consequences. This unwanted app has a website that allows users to download it. However, in most cases, users do not install it purposefully. This application most commonly arrives as additional software in bundles. What is Walliant App? Walliant is…