Tag: Microsoft

Top 3 Vulnerabilities of 2024: How to Block and Prevent

Through the last 5 years, more and more attacks are done with the use of vulnerabilities

Any successful remote cyberattack starts with penetration of the target network. Regardless of the type of threat (spyware, ransomware, or infostealer), first it must be delivered before it can be deployed. Attackers use a variety of methods and tools to accomplish this. Some of them require some action on the part of the individual. Others,… Continue reading Top 3 Vulnerabilities of 2024: How to Block and Prevent

Ads(exe).finacetrack(2).dll Virus Explained

Ads(exe).Finacetrack(2).dll is yet another fake detection from a tech support scam page

Ads(exe).finacetrack(2).dll is a detection name that you can see on websites pretending to be malware infection alerts from Microsoft. Such pages appear all of a sudden, blocking user inputs and displaying a scary message, duplicated with a robotic voice message in the background. The site eventually asks the user to call a “tech support” to… Continue reading Ads(exe).finacetrack(2).dll Virus Explained

Microsoft Fixes 3 Critical Vulnerabilities in July Patch Tuesday, One Exploited

July's Patch Tuesday fixed over 140 vulnerabilities, with 3 RCEs and one being actively exploted for almost a year

Microsoft has released its monthly security update, addressing 142 vulnerabilities across its product suite and software. One of these vulnerabilities is already being exploited in the wild. The vulnerabilities were fixed as part of Microsoft’s monthly bug fix release, widely known as “Patch Tuesday”. Microsoft Fixed 3 Critical Flaws in Patch Tuesday In the most… Continue reading Microsoft Fixes 3 Critical Vulnerabilities in July Patch Tuesday, One Exploited

Windows Defender Security Warning

Windows Defender label is not always trustworthy

Have you ever encountered a Windows Defender security warning pop-up while browsing? This type of malicious activity is designed to trick you into contacting scammers. Fortunately, you can quickly get rid of it. Here, we will explain how to remove this scam and protect yourself from other viruses. What is the Windows Defender Security Warning?… Continue reading Windows Defender Security Warning

Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A

Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A is able to infiltrate the computer system, install additional malware and remain undetected by antivirus programs.

Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A is a generic detection of Microsoft Defender. This detection commonly identifies a running loader malware that may deal significant harm to the system. In this article, let’s find out how dangerous Vigorf.A is and how to get rid of it. What is Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A? Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A is the detection name that Microsoft Defender attributes to dropper/loader… Continue reading Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A

Antimalware Service Executable

Antimalware Service Executable is a system process that belongs to Windows Defender. Usually, it does not cause any issues, and the user does not notice it. In some cases, it can consume an abnormal amount of resources. I have compiled some practical solutions to address this problem in this article. What is Antimalware Service Executable?… Continue reading Antimalware Service Executable

Usermode Font Driver Host (fontdrvhost.exe)

Usermode Font Driver Host is a crucial system element, that is sometimes prone to cause problems

The Usermode Font Driver Host process is an important part of the Windows operating system. It may raise questions among users due to its high consumption of resources such as CPU and memory. Let’s find out what this process is and whether you can do without it. What is Usermode Font Driver Host? The Usermode… Continue reading Usermode Font Driver Host (fontdrvhost.exe)

AcroTray.exe

Acrotray.exe is an Adobe Acrobat background process that manages printing, updates, document conversion.

The Acrotray.exe process is one of the important components provided by Adobe Systems. This process is associated with Adobe Acrobat software and often starts automatically when the Windows operating system starts. However, not every user knows what this process is, what it is for and whether it is safe. Let’s do a complete technical analysis… Continue reading AcroTray.exe

Windows Defender Security Warning

One more tech support scam that disguises itself as a notification from Windows Defender

“Windows Defender Security Warning” is a scam website that falsely claims your PC is infected and urges you to contact Microsoft tech support. This scam is part of a larger scheme aimed at deploying unwanted software on users’ devices and extracting money for resolving nonexistent issues. It has been around for some time and targets… Continue reading Windows Defender Security Warning

Program:Win32/Uwamson.A!ml

Win32/Uwamson.A!ml is a troublesome detection that we will help you deal with.

Win32/Uwamson.A!ml is a specific name of a Microsoft Defender detection. This designation indicates that the suspicious program or file scanned by the antivirus has characteristics of malware. That is, the program has characteristics that are typical of viruses and other malware. Moreover, it can often be a false positive detection. Let’s look at it in… Continue reading Program:Win32/Uwamson.A!ml