Tag: Malware

OXLOADER Malware: Fake Node.js Ads Drop CastleStealer

A fake Node.js sponsored result delivered OXLOADER and CastleStealer. Learn what to…

Brendan Smith

Paint.NET Virus Cleanup

If a Paint.NET download led to pop-ups, a lock screen, or a…

Brendan Smith

PDFixers.exe Alert: Cleanup Guide

Saw PDFixers.exe, PDFixers App, or a pdfixers.com block? Use the triage map,…

Brendan Smith

SocGholish Malware: Fake Update Removal Guide

SocGholish, also called FakeUpdates, uses fake browser update prompts on compromised sites.…

Brendan Smith

Trojan:Win32/WinLNK.CLL!MTB

Defender detected Trojan:Win32/WinLNK.CLL!MTB in a recovery package? Check the path, scan status,…

Brendan Smith

YTS.GG Scam: Is It Safe? Verification and Torrent Malware

YTS.GG may show security verification or magnet links, but a 5/100 trust…

Daniel Zimmermann

Aviator Predictor Malware

Aviator Predictor-style apps can be used as fake crypto and crash-game tools.…

Brendan Smith

Phantom Stealer RFQ Phishing

Fortra warns that Phantom Stealer is being delivered through fake request-for-quote archives.…

Daniel Zimmermann

ScreenConnect Client Scam: Remove Unexpected Remote Access

Found ScreenConnect Client or ConnectWise Control after a call, email, or fake…

Daniel Zimmermann

Social Security Statement Email Scam Uses ScreenConnect

A June 2026 fake Social Security Statement email used a t.co link,…

Daniel Zimmermann

RealtekHD taskhostw.exe AutoIt Error Cleanup

Seeing an AutoIt error from RealtekHD taskhostw.exe? Line 21219 or another line…

Brendan Smith

Win32:Malware-gen / Other:Malware-gen: False Positive or Malware?

Seeing Win32:Malware-gen or Other:Malware-gen on cmd.exe or another file? Learn when it…

Brendan Smith

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