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What is Stopabit Virus? Threat Analysis & Uninstall

Stopabit Virus

Stopabit is an unwanted application that can steal sensitive data. One of its primary functions involves browser hijacking, enabling it…

“Account restrictions are preventing this user from signing in”

When working with Windows, users may sometimes encounter the “Account restrictions are preventing this user from signing in” error. This…

SMApps Virus

SMApps is a malicious program that aims at spreading illegal promotions. It mainly attacks browsers by changing settings and redirecting…

Hunt Ransomware ([email protected])

Hunt ransomware is a new sample of the Dharma/CrySis ransomware family that appeared on April 5, 2024. This malware aims…

Two Android Zero-Day Flaws in Google Pixel Exploited

Google has disclosed that two Android zero-day security vulnerabilities have been detected in its Pixel smartphones. The patch is already…

PUA:Win32/Softcnapp Detection of Microsoft Defender

PUA:Win32/Softcnapp

Detection of PUA:Win32/Softcnapp by Microsoft Defender, assigned to an unwanted program. It sometimes appears as a false positive of a legit app, like a desktop Viber client, NZXT Cam app,…

Microsoft is Hacked Again by Midnight Blizzard

Microsoft is Hacked, Again by Midnight Blizzard

Microsoft acknowledges being hacked for the second time this year, by the same Russia state-sponsored group Midnight Blizzard. The company confirms that this new breach is the outcome of the…

The Phantom Hacker Scams

Phantom Hacker Scams On The Rise, Target Elderly

Phantom hacker scams is a specific type of fraud that aims at convincing the victim to transfer the funds due to the non-existent hacker threat. Over the last few months,…

WogRAT Malware (WingsOfGod.dll) - Teardown and Removal Tutorial

WingsOfGod.dll – WogRAT Malware Analysis & Removal

WogRAT, also known as WingsOfGod RAT, is a novice remote access trojan that attacks users from Asian countries. Named after its own file – Wingsofgod.dll, this malware attacks people since…

PUABundler:Win32/Fusioncore Removal Guide

PUABundler:Win32/FusionCore

PUABundler:Win32/FusionCore is a designation that Microsoft Defender Antivirus uses to detect and remove potentially unwanted programs (PUP) that are spread by bundling technology. FusionCore is not a stand-alone program, it…

What is Werfault.exe?

Werfault.exe Error

Werfault.exe is a system process used to collect information about program errors, which helps diagnose and resolve issues to improve the user experience. In certain cases, it can repeatedly crash,…

Trojan:Script/Sabsik.fl.A!ml Removal guide

Trojan:Script/Sabsik.fl.A!ml Analysis & Removal Guide

Trojan:Script/Sabsik.fl.A!ml is a generic detection name used by Microsoft Defender. This name is particularly used to denote stealer malware that also possesses dropper capabilities. It can perform various activities of…

Csrss.exe Explained & Troubleshooting Guide

What is Csrss.exe Process? Troubleshooting Guide

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 malware and…

ALPHV/BlackCat Shuts Down In Supposed Exit Scam

ALPHV Ransomware Shut Down, Exit Scam Supposed

On March 5, 2024, ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware claimed its shutdown, “due to the FBI takeover”. Despite the actions from law enforcement really happening to this gang before, there are quite a…

What is Backdoor:Win32/Bladabindi!ml?

Backdoor:Win32/Bladabindi!ml Analysis & Removal Guide

Backdoor:Win32/Bladabindi!ml is a generic detection name used by Microsoft Defender. It specifically refers to a backdoor malware known as njRAT, capable of hacking into and controlling victims’ computers. In which…

What is PUA:Win32/PCMechanic? Removal Guide

PUA:Win32/PCMechanic – PC Mechanic Plus Removal Guide

PUA:Win32/PCMechanic is a detection associated with the potentially unwanted application. This pseudo system optimizer claims that the user’s system has many problems, and then offers to call the “tech support”.…

What is Trojan:Script/Ulthar.A!ml?

Trojan:Script/Ulthar.A!ml

Trojan:Script/Ulthar.A!ml is a detection of Windows Defender that identifies as a trojan. It specifically refers to a script-based malicious program. However, it can often turn out to be a false…