Tag: Unwanted programs

What is PUA:Win32/GameHack?

PUA:Win32/GameHack is an unwanted program that often hides within game cheats

PUA:Win32/GameHack is potentially unwanted software associated with tools used for hacking games or gaining unfair advantages over other players. This category typically includes cheats, trainers, and other software that injects itself into other processes. PUA:Win32/GameHack Overview PUA:Win32/GameHack is a generic Microsoft Defender detection for potentially unwanted programs (PUAs) associated with cheats or game hacking tools.… Continue reading What is PUA:Win32/GameHack?

PUABundler:Win32/DriverPack

We reviewed DriverPack program and found quite clear explanation why it is considered an unwanted program

PUABundler:Win32/DriverPack is potentially unwanted software that claims to install or update drivers. In fact, it floods the system with unwanted software and changes browser settings without the user’s consent. In this post, I will explain the dangers behind this unwanted app and show the ways to remove it from the system. PUABundler:Win32/DriverPack Overview PUABundler:Win32/DriverPack is… Continue reading PUABundler:Win32/DriverPack

Movidown Unwanted Application

A detailed analysis of the Movidown PUA shows that it is more than just an unwanted application

Movidown is an Unwanted Application that initially mimics a utility for controlling fan speed. However, beneath this shell, it has the capabilities of a dropper malware, which it right away uses to deploy browser hijackers. This functionality, together with the deep access to the system, creates potential risks for much more severe malware to get… Continue reading Movidown Unwanted Application

PUA:Win32/SBYinYing

PUA:Win32/SBYinYing is an unwanted program that often hides withing cracked apps and games

PUA:Win32/SBYinYing is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that is often bundled with certain cracked games. It may display ads to users or redirect them to potentially harmful websites, which puts it in the same line with adware and browser hijackers. Most often, user get infected with that malware after downloading cracked software. PUA:Win32/SBYinYing Overview PUA:Win32/SBYinYing… Continue reading PUA:Win32/SBYinYing

PUABundler:Win32/YandexBundled

We analysed the PUABundler:Win32/YandexBundled detection and here are our conclusions

PUABundler:Win32/YandexBundled is a detection of potentially unwanted application (PUA) associated with the Russian company Yandex. It is typically distributed as bundled software with repackaged or free programs. While being less dangerous than malware, it can still threaten both the privacy and normal operations of one’s computer. What is PUABundler:Win32/YandexBundled? PUABundler:Win32/YandexBundled is a generic detection name… Continue reading PUABundler:Win32/YandexBundled

Stopabit Virus

If you see Stopabit in the Task Manager, your system is at risk

Stopabit is an unwanted application that has almost no useful functionality. Users can see its promotions as a useful tool for screen time control, but it in fact aims at exploiting the bandwith. This may lead to connectivity issues and illicit traffic being routed through the system. Such applications are commonly distributed through software bundling.… Continue reading Stopabit Virus

Weather Zero

Weather Zero is an unwanted program with a rather worrying capabilities

Weather Zero is a dropper-like unwanted program that disguises itself as a weather widget for Windows. It spreads as potentially unwanted software via bundling and can deliver malware to the target system. Its innocent looks make a lot of people ignore it or believe it is completely harmless and thus have little to no haste… Continue reading Weather Zero

PUA:Win32/Packunwan

PUA:Win32/Packunwan is a name for a packed unwanted software with some really dangerous capabilities

PUA:Win32/Packunwan is a generic detection of potentially unwanted program that uses software packing. It can range from being just annoying to creating a severe threat to the system safety. Depending on this, the degree of damage to the system will vary. Usually, these unwanted programs are distributed as “recommended software” in freeware, shareware or cracked… Continue reading PUA:Win32/Packunwan

PUADlmanager:Win32/InstallCore

PUADlmanager Win32/Installcore is capable of installing unwanted programs and slowing down the system.

PUADlmanager:Win32/InstallCore is a detection that Windows Defender antivirus uses to detect potentially unwanted programs (PUА). It is a malware that poses a serious threat to Windows users. Unlike simple unwanted programs, InstallCore combines the functions of a downloader and installer, automatically distributing many unwanted applications and potentially dangerous programs to infected devices. Win32/InstallCore may not… Continue reading PUADlmanager:Win32/InstallCore

PUA:Win32/Caypnamer.A!ml

If you encounter PUA:Win32/Caypnamer.A!ml detection, your system may be in danger

PUA:Win32/Caypnamer.A!ml is a detection used by Microsoft’s Defender that identifies files or processes exhibiting suspicious characteristics. It is typically associated with Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs). Although PUAs are not considered malware as they do not directly cause harm to the system, their presence may pose a potential security risk. Frequently, this detection appears after the… Continue reading PUA:Win32/Caypnamer.A!ml