Trojan:Script/Sabsik.FL.A!ml: What It Means and Removal
Trojan:Script/Sabsik.FL.A!ml is a Defender script Trojan alert. Check the file path, source, false-positive risk, and cleanup steps before restoring it.
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Gridinsoft Security Lab
Fresh malware notes, phishing samples, scam redirects, ransomware observations, and field reports from Gridinsoft research. No gallery, no filler: date, case, finding, next read.
297 lab recordsTrojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml and B!ml: False Positive or Malware?
Trojan:Script/Phonzy.A!ml and B!ml are Microsoft Defender script detections. Check the affected path, archive source, false-positive signs,...
SYSDF Ransomware (.SYSDF Files) – Malware Analysis & Removal
SYSDF is a ransomware-type program that belongs to the Dharma malware family. Such malicious software aims...
Vmmem/VmmemWSL High Memory Fix: WSL, Docker, Windows 11
Vmmem or VmmemWSL high memory usually points to WSL2, Docker, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, or an emulator....
Research log
Fake ChatGPT Apps
Fake ChatGPT apps now include polished desktop-download scams such as openew.app, Chat_GPT.exe, and ChatGpt.dmg. Learn what to check and how to clean up safely.
Ov3r_Stealer Steals Crypto and Credentials, Exploits Facebook Job Ads
A new Windows malware called Ov3r_Stealer is spreading through fake Facebook job ads, according to a report by Trustwave SpiderLabs. The malware is designed...
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....
Mispadu Banking Trojan Exploits SmartScreen Flaw
Recent research uncovers a new sample of Mispadu malware that uses a SmartScreen bypass flaw to integrate itself into the system. This banking trojan...
CrackedCantil Dropper Delivers Numerous Malware
CrackedCantil is a unique dropper malware sample that operates with a wide variety of malware families. Infecting with one may effectively mean up to...
What Is a Bootkit? Symptoms, Removal, and Protection
A bootkit is malware that starts before Windows. Learn the symptoms, DiskPart clean all limits, MBR/UEFI cleanup steps, and safe protection tips.
TikTok Shop Scams: Fake Deals, Sellers & How to Stay Safe
Learn how TikTok Shop scams work in 2026: fake sellers, off-app checkout, phishing links, counterfeit products, refund traps, and what to do after paying.
Types of Malware: 13 Common Examples, Signs, and Prevention
Learn 13 common types of malware, how viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, adware, rootkits, loaders, and stealers work, and what to do first.
DLL Search Order Hijacking: How It Works and How to Prevent It
Learn how DLL search order hijacking works, why malicious DLLs load inside trusted Windows processes, and what to check, detect, and harden.
PUABundler:Win32/PiriformBundler Removal
PUABundler:Win32/PiriformBundler is a Microsoft Defender PUA detection for Piriform-related installers that include bundled offers or behaviors Microsoft classifies as potentially unwanted. It does not...
Novice Rugmi Loader Delivers Various Spyware
The threat landscape meets a new player - Rugmi Loader. This threat specializes in spreading spyware, and is in fact capable of delivering any...
What Is Sextortion? Scam Email Signs and What to Do
Got a sextortion email or blackmail threat? Learn how to tell a bluff from real risk, what not to pay, how to secure your...
Rude Stealer Targets Data from Gamer Platforms
A newly discovered Java-based stealer named Rude has emerged, encapsulated within a Java Archive (JAR) file. It employs a range of sophisticated functionalities and...
Microsoft Security Warning Scam
A fake Microsoft Security Warning with a phone number is browser scareware, not a real Microsoft alert. Close it safely, remove notification spam, and...
Android:TrojanSMS-PA Google App Warning: False Positive or Malware?
Huawei, Honor, or Vivo phone says the Google app or Google Play Services is Android:TrojanSMS-PA? Learn when it is a false positive and when...
WinRAR Vulnerability Allows Arbitrary Code Execution
Over the past few weeks, Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has reported a worrying trend. Experts have observed government-sponsored actors from different nations exploiting...