Tag: Windows

pythonw.exe: Malware or Safe?

pythonw.exe can be legitimate or abused by malware. Learn how to check…

Brendan Smith

Notepad++ XML File Risk

Notepad++ 8.9.6.1 fixes config.xml and shortcuts.xml code execution flaws. Learn who is…

Brendan Smith

Netlogon CVE-2026-41089 RCE

CVE-2026-41089 is now reported as actively exploited. Patch Windows Server domain controllers…

Brendan Smith

VFXmed Virus Warning

Downloaded a VFXmed installer? Learn why cracked VFX software is risky, what…

Brendan Smith

Dutch Botnet Takedown Cuts Off 17M Devices

Dutch police and NCSC took down a botnet of at least 17…

Brendan Smith

VectorGatewa.exe Removal

VectorGatewa.exe keeps coming back after a game download? Learn what the file…

Brendan Smith

Is Project Era Safe?

Project Era is an unofficial Fortnite emulator, so treat downloads and antivirus…

Brendan Smith

upWire.exe Trojan.Proxy

Found upWire.exe, wire.exe, or a Trojan.Proxy alert? Learn what the proxyware risk…

Brendan Smith

YouTube Downloader Virus: Loader.to and YTDLP.online Safety Checks

Using loader.to, en.loader.to, or ytdlp.online? Check whether the converter page is risky,…

Brendan Smith

DNS Server Isn’t Responding After Malware or Browser Hijacker?

If Windows loses internet or shows DNS server isn't responding after malware…

Brendan Smith

File Is Open in Another Program? Malware Check

Windows says a suspicious file is open in another program? Learn how…

Brendan Smith

Can MP4 Files Have Viruses? Malware Risk and Safe Check

Can MP4 files have viruses? A real video is usually data, but…

Stephanie Adlam

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