Tag: Unwanted programs

PUABundler:Win32/Rostpay

Win32/Rostpay is an unwanted software that can brind numerous other PUAs

PUABundler:Win32/Rostpay is an antivirus detection related to the software released by Rostpay LLC. Antivirus programs detect it because it contains a lot of additional unwanted programs (PUA). Although their applications are not malicious, the software that comes bundled along with it can bring unpredictable consequences. As history shows software developers like Rostpay have already made… Continue reading PUABundler:Win32/Rostpay

Dragon Angel Malicious Browser Extension

Malicious extension Dragon Angel hijacks web browser

Dragon Angel is a browser extension that functions as a hijacker malware. It redirects users to promoted search engines or websites. These redirects ruin the process of browsing and can lead to irrelevant or potentially harmful content or malware distribution. Dragon Angel Overview Dragon Angel is a malicious browser extension that can appear in Chrome… Continue reading Dragon Angel Malicious Browser Extension

PUA:Win32/Vigua.A

Have you encountered PUA:Win32/Vigua.A detection? This guide explains what it is and what to do next.

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

Taskbarify Unwanted Application

Things are not always as they seem at first glance.

Taskbarify is unwanted software that claims it is a tiny little Windows tweaker. However, it also turns the device into a proxy server without the user’s knowledge. Let me show you what is so dangerous about this utility, and how to remove it. What is Taskbarify? Taskbarify is a Windows utility classified as a Potentially… Continue reading Taskbarify Unwanted Application

Win32/Wacapew.C!ml Detection Analysis & Recommendations

Win32/Wacapew.C!ml can be a false positive, but I would not recommend ignoring it completely

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 Win32/Wacapew.C!ml Detection Analysis & Recommendations

PUABundler:Win32/uTorrent_BundleInstaller

Win32/uTorrent installer often turns out to be the source of numerous problems, including installation of unwanted software.

PUABundler:Win32/uTorrent_BundleInstaller is a Microsoft Defender detection that is associated with the installer of the once popular uTorrent client. It is detected by antiviruses because it contains a fair amount of additional software that is unwanted (PUA). Such programs can pose a security threat to your system. Let’s find out what’s wrong with it. Why is… Continue reading PUABundler:Win32/uTorrent_BundleInstaller

PUA:Win32/Softcnapp

Although being an effective security tool, Microsoft Defender may sometimes display false alarms

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

PUABundler:Win32/FusionCore

Win32/Fusioncore launches a lot of ads and unwanted programs on your computer.

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 is a piece of code that can install various unwanted elements such as adware, toolbars or browser extensions on your computer. Let me show you… Continue reading PUABundler:Win32/FusionCore

PUA:Win32/PCMechanic – PC Mechanic Plus Removal Guide

Although PUA:Win32/PCMechanic does not harm the system directly, it cannot be called useful either.

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”. Let’s see why this may appear and how to remove it. What is PUA:Win32/PCMechanic? PUA:Win32/PCMechanic is a Microsoft Defender detection that indicates a PC Mechanic… Continue reading PUA:Win32/PCMechanic – PC Mechanic Plus Removal Guide

rsEngineSvc.exe Process: Reason Core Security Engine Service

The presence of rsEngineSvc.exe is a sign of an unwanted program running in the system

RsEngineSvc.exe is an executable file associated with RAV Antivirus, a program developed by ReasonLabs. While being less dangerous than malware, it may be categorized as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). This kind of software is usually bundled with other free applications and installed without the user’s knowledge or distributed through deceptive advertising. Is Rsenginesvc.exe Virus? As… Continue reading rsEngineSvc.exe Process: Reason Core Security Engine Service