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
Tag: Windows Defender
PUABundler:Win32/uTorrent_BundleInstaller
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
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
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
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 the attacker’s choice on the victim’s computer, such as spying, data theft, remote control, and installation of other viruses. In this article, we will tell… Continue reading Trojan:Script/Sabsik.fl.A!ml Analysis & Removal Guide
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 cases it is a dangerous trojan and in which cases it is a false positive detection, we will understand in this article. What is Backdoor:Win32/Bladabindi!ml?… Continue reading Backdoor:Win32/Bladabindi!ml Analysis & Removal Guide
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 positive, and antivirus programs label harmless files as malicious. Let’s understand what this detection is and why it can be false. What is Trojan:Script/Ulthar.A!ml? Trojan:Script/Ulthar.A!ml… Continue reading Trojan:Script/Ulthar.A!ml
Misleading:Win32/Lodi
Misleading:Win32/Lodi is Microsoft Defender’s detection of potentially dangerous software. It makes misleading or deceptive claims about files, registry entries, or other items on your computer. Such programs are also known as scareware – software that tries to get you to pay money to fix non-existent problems or remove bogus viruses. In this article, I will… Continue reading Misleading:Win32/Lodi
Trojan:Script/Phonzy.B!ml
Trojan:Script/Phonzy.B!ml is a generic detection name used by Microsoft Defender. This type of malware is categorized as a loader as it mainly aims at delivering malicious payloads onto infected systems. Throughout hundreds of infection cases, Phonzy trojan was noticed to often deliver banking trojans. Trojan:Script/Phonzy.B!ml Overview Trojan:Script/Phonzy.B!ml is a generic detection name that Windows Defender… Continue reading Trojan:Script/Phonzy.B!ml
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