SourTrade Malware: Fake Trading Ads Build It in Your Browser
SourTrade fake TradingView, Solana and Luno pages assemble unique Windows malware in the browser. Here is how the download works and what to do if the EXE ran.
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Fresh malware news, scam explainers, removal guides, browser fixes, and field notes from the Gridinsoft research team. Start with the alert, then move to the fix.
Check Point SmartConsole CVE-2026-16232 Exploited: Patch Now
CVE-2026-16232 is under active attack against internet-exposed Check Point management servers. Install the hotfix, restrict access, and check…
Adobe Acrobat Extension Flaw Could Expose WhatsApp Web Chats
CVE-2026-48294 in Adobe Acrobat for Chrome could expose rendered WhatsApp Web chats. Check the extension version and linked…
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Reddit-Whisperer.com Scam? Paid Tasks and Payout Risks
Is Reddit-Whisperer.com legit? Review the paid Reddit task offer, SOL payout warning signs, account risks, and what to do after sharing data.
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Bacon-rumors.xyz Malware Alert: Meaning and Cleanup
Bacon-rumors.xyz was blocked as a malicious C2 indicator. Learn what the alert proves, find the initiating process, clean Windows, and check accounts.
Rotating Names, Stable Loader: A Polymorphic CoinMiner Cluster on Chinese Windows Systems
Gridinsoft telemetry links 45 CoinMiner hashes across 34 Chinese Windows installations to rotating EXE names, signed launcher abuse, and fake SecurityHealth persistence.
OkoBot/TookPS: New C2 and GDrive Backup Sync Task
Gridinsoft Labs identifies 22tuk.digital as a new high-confidence TookPS/OkoBot callback and analyzes its encoded PowerShell launcher,…
Payment to Bank Details DOCX: Broken altChunk Lure Analysis
Static analysis of a suspicious Payment to Bank Details DOCX attachment with a broken altChunk/RTF import…
Why Antivirus Flags Old Bookmarks and URL Shortcuts
Old Favorites and .url shortcuts can be flagged when saved sites become phishing, scam, or adware…
SF Express E-Invoice HTML Phishing Kit: Technical Analysis
A technical analysis of an SF Express e-invoice HTML attachment that steals email passwords through Telegram…
Runechat.com Scam: RuneScape Casino Phishing Warning
Runechat.com is flagged as phishing with a 3/100 trust score. Learn why not to log in,…
Echo.ac Malware? Echo Anti-Cheat and echo_driver.sys Safety Check
Is Echo.ac malware? Learn when Echo Anti-Cheat is legitimate, why echo_driver.sys needs verification, and what to…
SocGholish Malware: Fake Update Removal Guide
SocGholish, also called FakeUpdates, uses fake browser update prompts on compromised sites. Learn what to do…
Trojan.Malware.300983.susgen
Learn what Trojan.Malware.300983.susgen means in VirusTotal results, when it is likely a false positive, and when…
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OurBallot Text Message: Scam, Spam, or Real Voter Outreach?
Got an OurBallot text asking you to reply Y or N? Learn what it…
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How to Verify a Crypto Wallet Before Sending Money
Verify a crypto wallet address, recipient, network, app, and transaction before sending money—and learn…
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“Assistance In Claiming The Money” Email Scam: What to Do
The “Assistance In Claiming The Money” email is a fake inheritance offer. Learn the…
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Dropbox Purchase Order Email Scam: Check the Share Before Opening
A Dropbox purchase order email can be spoofed or sent through an abused real…
Troubleshooting
RAVCpl64.exe: Safe Realtek File, Startup Impact, and Error Fixes
RAVCpl64.exe is usually a legacy Realtek audio control panel. Check its path and signature,…
Troubleshooting
armsvc.exe: Adobe Update Service or Malware Copy?
armsvc.exe is usually Adobe Acrobat Update Service. Check its path and signature, disable it…
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cc30wk.exe Virus Alert: CLEVO File or Malware Copy?
cc30wk.exe can belong to CLEVO Fn hotkeys and OSD, but a detection needs path,…
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Chick-fil-A One Accounts Hit in Credential Stuffing Attack
Chick-fil-A One accounts were accessed with reused passwords. Check rewards and payment settings, then…
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ETDCtrl.exe and ETDCtrlHelper.exe: Safe or Malware?
ETDCtrl.exe and ETDCtrlHelper.exe usually belong to an ELAN touchpad. Check the path and signature,…
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Free Sports Streaming Site Scams: Fake Players, Pop-Ups, and Malware
Free sports streaming scams use fake players, card checks, pop-ups, notifications, and malicious downloads.…
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Is HiAnime Safe? Shutdown, Fake Sites, and Cleanup
The original HiAnime service stopped operating. Learn how to spot unverified clones and clean…
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Is FMovies Safe? Fake Clones, Redirects, and Malware Cleanup
The original FMovies network was shut down. Learn how to identify copycat pages and…