UC Browser – Is it Legit? Analysis & Verdict
While browsing the Web, you can at some point find yourself with an installer file for a program called UC Browser. This dubious program appears as a normal web browser, although it has some...
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305 lab recordsRemoval Guide For The ZoomFind Chrome Extension
ZoomFind is a Chrome extension that may unexpectedly appear among the others, causing the browser to...
Removal Guide For The SwiftSeek Chrome Extension
The SwiftSeek is a browser extension that may unexpectedly appear among the others, causing the browser...
Trojan:Script/Obfuse!MSR
Trojan:Script/Obfuse!MSR is a generic detection of a malicious script that abuses command interpreters to execute commands...
Research log
What is the Hkbsse.exe Process?
Hkbsse.exe is a name of a process related to Amadey Dropper, that you can observe while browsing through the system. This malware delivers other...
Trojan:Win32/Stealer!MTB: Password Theft or False Positive?
Defender found Trojan:Win32/Stealer!MTB or Steanoz.Z!MTB? Keep it quarantined, check if it ran, protect accounts, and scan leftovers.
Trojan:Win32/Commandrob.A!ml Threat Analysis
Trojan:Win32/Commandrob.A!ml is a heuristic detection associated with suspicious network activity. It may refer to a wide range of malicious programs, or be a false...
Azurestaticapps.net
Azurestaticapps.net is a selection of pages registered on genuine Microsoft hosting, that try scaring the user by false malware infection claims. In fact, it...
Trojan:Win64/Zusy.CZ!MTB
Trojan:Win64/Zusy.CZ!MTB is a detection of Microsoft Defender that can flag several different types of malware. Being a heuristic detection, it can as well be...
Sec-tl Pop-Up Virus
Sec-tl pop-up ads are malicious push notifications that parasite legitimate browser functionality. Fraudulent actors that stand behind this chain of websites earn money by...
Trojan:Win32/LsassDump.A: False Positive or Credential Dump?
Defender found Trojan:Win32/LsassDump.A? Learn when the LSASS alert may be false positive, when credentials are at risk, and how to clean leftovers with Gridinsoft.
First-tl Pop-Up Virus
First-tl pop-up ads are malicious push notifications (like a Sec-tl sites) that parasite legitimate browser functionality. Fraudulent actors that stand behind this chain of...
PUABundler:Win32/Rostpay: What It Is and How to Remove It
Defender flagged PUABundler:Win32/Rostpay? Learn what it means, why DriverHub or Tesla Browser bundles trigger it, and how to remove leftovers safely.
Altisik Service: High CPU Miner, Safe Check, and Removal
Altisik Service using high CPU? Learn what AltisikService.exe is, why it returns after ending the task, what files to check, and how to remove...
Trojan:Win32/Fauppod!ml
What does Fauppod!ml mean? Trojan:Win32/Fauppod!ml is a Microsoft Defender machine-learning detection. It does not name one exact malware family; it means the file looks...
JsTimer Extension Virus – Easy Removal Instructions
JsTimer is a malicious browser extension detected in various browsers, predominantly targeting users through dubious websites. This extension engages in peculiar behavior by blocking...
PUA:Win32/GameHack: Remove It or False Positive?
Defender found PUA:Win32/GameHack? Use the affected file path to decide false positive vs risky cheat loader, remove it, and fix alerts that return.
Funny Tool Redirect Extension Virus – Easy Removal Instructions
Funny Tool Redirect is a malicious browser extension that you may see installed in your browser. It spreads through dodgy websites and does a...
Trojan:Win64/Reflo.HNS!MTB
Win64/Reflo.HNS!MTB is a detection of a malware sample that aims at stealing confidential information. It usually spreads through game mods and works as quietly...
Check-tl-ver Pop-Up Virus
Analysis shows a hike in the number of malicious pop-ups that come from Check-tl-ver websites. It is a rather common strategy of aggressive marketing...