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VirTool:Win32/DefenderTamperingRestore
VirTool:Win32/DefenderTamperingRestore is the name of the Microsoft Defender detection of a malicious element present in the system. Usually, it marks…
Hellminer.exe Coin Miner
Hellminer.exe is a process you can see in the Task Manager that indicates a malicious software activity. It stands out…
Dragon Angel Malicious Browser Extension
Dragon Angel is a browser extension that functions as a hijacker malware. It redirects users to promoted search engines or…
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…
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…
Bitfiat Process High CPU – Explained & Removal Guide
Bitfiat is a malicious coin miner that exploits your computer’s hardware to mine cryptocurrencies. Such malware takes as much resources as it can, making the system impossible to use. Let’s…
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.…
What is Wave Browser? — How to Uninstall Guide
Wave Browser is an unwanted browser application that tries to look as a yet another Chromium-based project. Although it performs its function, according to users’ reviews, there are more problems…
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…
WinRing0x64.sys Process – What is It? Can I Delete?
WinRing0x64.sys is a low-level driver that is used by specific applications. The file is not malicious, though, but malware can abuse this driver. Next, we will find out who uses…
SearchHost High Memory, CPU & GPU Troubleshooting
SearchHost is a process responsible for indexing the Start menu and Explorer search files in Windows 10/11. It allows you to conveniently search for files on your computer by indexing…
What is Sihost.exe? Windows 10/11 Guide
Sihost.exe is a crucial background process in Windows 11/10 that governs essential features like the context menu and action center. However, it can sometimes malfunction and disrupt system stability. In…
HxTsr.exe – What is the HxTsr Process? Windows 10/11 Guide
The HxTsr.exe process is a part of the Microsoft Outlook Communications component of the Windows 10/11 operating system. This process is responsible for synchronizing mail, contacts and calendar between Outlook…
Vmmem High Memory and CPU Usage
Vmmem, short for “Virtual Machine Memory,” is a process that indicates the resource utilization by virtual machines on your system. It operates in tandem with virtual machines and remains inactive…
Your Session Was Logged Off Because DWM Crashed
The DWM.exe process is an important Windows component that is responsible for the visual design of the desktop. It provides effects such as transparency, animation, and window switching. However, sometimes…
Tax Season Scams On The Rise, Beware!
Tax season has already begun, and so did tax season scams. The IRS annually lists its top tax scams to help taxpayers protect themselves. Most tax season scams involve identity…
What is a Bootkit? Explanation & Protection Guide
Bootkit is a rather unusual and unspoken, though widely used kind of malware. These advanced malware types operate beneath the surface, embedding themselves in a computer’s boot sector, allowing them…