Tag: Windows

RealtekHD taskhostw.exe AutoIt Error Cleanup

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

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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…

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CryptoBandits.A USB Clipper

Microsoft reports CryptoBandits, a USB-spread crypto clipper. Check .lnk shortcuts, ugate.exe, localhost:9050,…

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RuntimesHost.exe Virus Cleanup

Found RuntimesHost.exe, node.exe, or a RuntimesHost_user task? Learn what it means, how…

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Estart Center / E START App Removal After CrystalDiskInfo

Estart Center or E START App appeared after CrystalDiskInfo? Uninstall the bundle,…

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Potemkin Loader Turns ClickFix Into 11-Host Intrusion

A ClickFix command dropped Potemkin Loader, RMMProject and EtherRAT across 11+ hosts.…

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Malware.AI Detection: False Positive or Malware?

Malware.AI is a Malwarebytes machine-learning detection. Learn when it may be a…

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Accidentally Allowed a Threat in Windows Defender? Undo Allow

Clicked Allow on a Microsoft Defender threat by mistake? Revoke the allowed…

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Trojan:Win32/Etset!rfn Alert: Removal Check

Defender found Trojan:Win32/Etset!rfn? Check Protection History, false-positive clues, repeat alerts, exclusions, startup…

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Wallpaper Engine Malware: Steam Workshop Cleanup

Wallpaper Engine is legitimate, but malicious Steam Workshop application wallpapers can run…

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Fake Slack Download Malware: Hidden Desktop Cleanup

Downloaded Slack from an unfamiliar site? Learn how fake Slack installers hide…

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Microsoft Defender Platform cab96880 Sign-In Prompt: Is It Legit?

See what the Microsoft Defender Platform cab96880 sign-in prompt means, when it…

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