Microsoft has released its monthly security update, addressing 142 vulnerabilities across its product suite and software. One of these vulnerabilities is already being exploited in the wild. The vulnerabilities were fixed as part of Microsoft’s monthly bug fix release, widely known as “Patch Tuesday”. Microsoft Fixed 3 Critical Flaws in Patch Tuesday In the most… Continue reading Microsoft Fixes 3 Critical Vulnerabilities in July Patch Tuesday, One Exploited
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Windows Defender Security Warning
Have you ever encountered a Windows Defender security warning pop-up while browsing? This type of malicious activity is designed to trick you into contacting scammers. Fortunately, you can quickly get rid of it. Here, we will explain how to remove this scam and protect yourself from other viruses. What is the Windows Defender Security Warning?… Continue reading Windows Defender Security Warning
Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A
Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A is a generic detection of Microsoft Defender. This detection commonly identifies a running loader malware that may deal significant harm to the system. In this article, let’s find out how dangerous Vigorf.A is and how to get rid of it. What is Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A? Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A is the detection name that Microsoft Defender attributes to dropper/loader… Continue reading Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A
Antimalware Service Executable
Antimalware Service Executable is a system process that belongs to Windows Defender. Usually, it does not cause any issues, and the user does not notice it. In some cases, it can consume an abnormal amount of resources. I have compiled some practical solutions to address this problem in this article. What is Antimalware Service Executable?… Continue reading Antimalware Service Executable
Usermode Font Driver Host (fontdrvhost.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… Continue reading Usermode Font Driver Host (fontdrvhost.exe)
AcroTray.exe
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… Continue reading AcroTray.exe
Windows Defender Security Warning
“Windows Defender Security Warning” is a scam website that falsely claims your PC is infected and urges you to contact Microsoft tech support. This scam is part of a larger scheme aimed at deploying unwanted software on users’ devices and extracting money for resolving nonexistent issues. It has been around for some time and targets… Continue reading Windows Defender Security Warning
Program:Win32/Uwamson.A!ml
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… Continue reading Program:Win32/Uwamson.A!ml
Microsoft Account Unusual Sign-in Activity
Email notification of a suspicious login attempt to your account is a good security solution to protect customers. It ensures that no one but you can enter your account unnoticed, which is even more important on days when hackers are running phishing campaigns to get the password to your Microsoft account. Unfortunately, this security alert… Continue reading Microsoft Account Unusual Sign-in Activity
Pornographic Virus Alert From Microsoft
Microsoft shows you the banner which states that your PC is infected with a “Pornographic virus”? It seems that someone wants to involve you in a popular online tech support scam, called “Pornographic virus alert from Microsoft”. But how can they do it with a single banner? That article will show you the whole mechanism… Continue reading Pornographic Virus Alert From Microsoft