VirTool:Win32/DefenderTamperingRestore: Settings Restored or Threat?
Defender reported VirTool:Win32/DefenderTamperingRestore? Check MSERT auto-heal, policy conflicts, exclusions, repeat alerts, and cleanup leftovers.
Dell Hacked, 49 Million Users Exposed
On Friday, May 10, Dell Technologies released a claim regarding the massive data leak that happened in their internal network. Data breach allegedly touches up to 49 million users, and…
Chromstera Browser: What It Is and How to Remove It
Chromstera Browser is a Chromium-based browser that users often report as unwanted because it can appear after bundled installs, set itself as default, change search behavior, and behave like a…
How to Reset Browser Settings After Hijacker Pop-Ups
Reset Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, or Safari after redirects, fake virus pop-ups, unwanted search changes, and browser hijackers. Learn what reset fixes, why hijackers return, and when to scan with…
Universal Browser
Universal Browser is a name of a browser that users spectate in a strange update window that pops up in the system, occasionally reporting an update error. This window is…
LockBit Leader Identity Revealed, NCA Publishes More Data
On May 7, 2024, UK National Crime Agency published the detailed dossier on the LockBit ransomware group’s leader. Dmitry Khoroshev, known as LockBitSupp, leads one of the most vicious ransomware…
Wave Browser Removal Guide: Uninstall It Completely
Wave Browser keeps opening or came bundled with another download? Learn how to uninstall it, remove startup leftovers, reset affected browsers, and stop it from coming back.
eBay Scams: Fake Deals and Recovery Steps
Learn eBay scam warning signs for buyers and sellers: fake listings, fake tracking, off-platform payments, fake payment confirmations, return fraud, and what to do after a suspicious transaction.
PUA:Win32/Conduit Removal: Browser Hijacker Cleanup
PUA:Win32/Conduit is a Defender alert for Conduit/Search Protect browser hijacking. Learn quarantine, browser reset, persistence, and cleanup steps.
GitHub Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild, CISA Notifies
GitLab has a critical vulnerability that affects all authentication mechanisms. Without two-factor authentication, users are at significant risk. The vulnerability is currently fixed, and users are recommended to update to…
Adaware Web Companion: Is It Safe or a PUA?
Adaware Web Companion is often unwanted. Learn how to uninstall it, check WCAssistantService, browser extensions, startup entries, and bundled PUA leftovers.
PUA:Win32/MyWebSearch: Browser Hijacker Meaning and Removal
PUA:Win32/MyWebSearch is a Microsoft Defender potentially unwanted application detection tied to browser/search changes. It is usually not a destructive virus, but it can change the browser experience, add unwanted components,…
