Stopabit is an unwanted application that has almost no useful functionality. Users can see its promotions as a useful tool for screen time control, but it in fact aims at exploiting the bandwith. This may lead to connectivity issues and illicit traffic being routed through the system. Such applications are commonly distributed through software bundling.… Continue reading Stopabit Virus
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Weather Zero
Weather Zero is a dropper-like unwanted program that disguises itself as a weather widget for Windows. It spreads as potentially unwanted software via bundling, and can deliver malware to the target system. Its innocent looks make a lot of people ignore it or believe it is completely harmless and thus have little to no haste… Continue reading Weather Zero
PUA:Win32/Packunwan
PUA:Win32/Packunwan is a generic detection of potentially unwanted program that uses software packing. It can range from being just annoying to creating a severe threat to the system safety. Depending on this, the degree of damage to the system will vary. Usually, these unwanted programs are distributed as “recommended software” in freeware, shareware or cracked… Continue reading PUA:Win32/Packunwan
PUADlmanager:Win32/InstallCore
PUADlmanager:Win32/InstallCore is a detection that Windows Defender antivirus uses to detect potentially unwanted programs (PUА). It is a malware that poses a serious threat to Windows users. Unlike simple unwanted programs, InstallCore combines the functions of a downloader and installer, automatically distributing many unwanted applications and potentially dangerous programs to infected devices. Win32/InstallCore may not… Continue reading PUADlmanager:Win32/InstallCore
PUA:Win32/Caypnamer.A!ml
PUA:Win32/Caypnamer.A!ml is a detection used by Microsoft’s Defender that identifies files or processes exhibiting suspicious characteristics. It is typically associated with Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs). Although PUAs are not considered malware as they do not directly cause harm to the system, their presence may pose a potential security risk. Frequently, this detection appears after the… Continue reading PUA:Win32/Caypnamer.A!ml
PUA:Win32/Presenoker
PUA:Win32/Presenoker is an adware designed to make money by showing intrusive advertisements and collecting data. This malware can take control of your web browser and send you to advertising pages. The majority of them will be questionable, without even a slight tint of relevance. It is often disguised as legitimate cracked software, driver finder, or… Continue reading PUA:Win32/Presenoker
PUADlManager:Win32/OfferCore
PUADlManager:Win32/OfferCore is a detection of Microsoft Defender related to bundled software, specifically to a piece of code that is used to create the bundle. OfferCore itself is not a specific program or application. Instead, it is an add-on used to package multiple software components into a single installer. Such components rarely include any useful applications… Continue reading PUADlManager:Win32/OfferCore
PUA:Win32/Vigua.A
PUA:Win32/Vigua.A is a universal detection name used by Microsoft Defender to detect potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). This is often associated with various system optimizers that have hidden functionality in addition to their stated functions. PUA:Win32/Vigua.A Overview PUA:Win32/Vigua.A is a generic detection associated with unwanted software positioned as a system optimizer. Usually, it falls under scareware… Continue reading PUA:Win32/Vigua.A
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, and others. But is it really dangerous? Let’s find out. What is PUA:Win32/Softcnapp? PUA:Win32/Softcnapp is a detection name of an unwanted program, coined by Microsoft… Continue reading PUA:Win32/Softcnapp
Program:Win32/Wacapew.C!ml
Program:Win32/Wacapew.C!ml detection refers to programs that have suspicious properties. This can be either a false positive or a detection of a program that has its properties & functions border with ones of a PUA. Let’s look into this and find out what this detection is. What is Win32/Wacapew.C!ml? Program:Win32/Wacapew.C!ml is a heuristic detection designed to… Continue reading Program:Win32/Wacapew.C!ml