Tag: Windows Defender

Trojan:Win32/Fauppod!ml

Trojan:Win32/Fauppod!ml is a generic detection based on machine learning, that flags the activity of a banking trojan

Trojan:Win32/Fauppod!ml is a detection that is based on machine learning and is assigned to an unspecified threat type. Usually such threats are identified by behavior rather than signatures. Nonetheless, this exact malware detection poses a serious hazard, as it appears to flag the activity of a targeted infostealer trojan. Trojan:Win32/Fauppod!ml Overview Trojan:Win32/Fauppod!ml is a generic… Continue reading Trojan:Win32/Fauppod!ml

Trojan:Win32/Leonem

Trojan:Win32/Leonem detection flags potential spyware activity, that you should instantly react to.

Trojan:Win32/Leonem is a spyware that targets any login data on a compromised system, including saved data in browsers and email clients. It primarily spreads through malicious documents or disguised as legitimate software. Trojan:Win32/Leonem Overview Trojan:Win32/Leonem is the detection name used by Microsoft Defender to identify spyware. It’s a classic example of this malware type, which… Continue reading Trojan:Win32/Leonem

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?

Trojan:PowerShell/CoinStealer.RP!MTB

Trojan:PowerShell/CoinStearler.RP!MTB flags a malicious script that downloads and runs infostealer viruses

Trojan:PowerShell/CoinStealer.RP!MTB is a detection of Microsoft Defender, that normally flags malware that can steal cryptocurrency wallets. You may see it popping up after downloading a program from the Web or running a dodgy PowerShell script. More precisely, it collects credentials of different applications, and crypto wallets are among its primary targets. The Stealthiness of this… Continue reading Trojan:PowerShell/CoinStealer.RP!MTB

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

How to Disable Windows Defender? Windows 10 & 11 Guide

Despite being an effective security tool, Windows Defender can cause problems that force users into disabling it

Disabling Microsoft Defender is often thought of Windows users all around the world. Despite undoubtedly being a solid antivirus tool, it may cause issues here and there, forcing such a wish. In this guide, I’ll explain how to fully disable Microsoft Defender. How to Disable Microsoft Defender in Windows 10/Windows 11 There are two ways… Continue reading How to Disable Windows Defender? Windows 10 & 11 Guide

Trojan:Win32/Qhosts

Here is detailed analysis of Trojan:Win32/Qhosts.L

Trojan:Win32/Qhosts is malware that provides remote access to the target system and modifies the Hosts file. It is primarily distributed through illegal activation tools found on torrent and warez sites. While the mentioned interaction with the system configuration file as a definitive feature, it is capable of much, much more unpleasant activities. Trojan:Win32/Qhosts Overview Trojan:Win32/Qhosts… Continue reading Trojan:Win32/Qhosts

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

Trojan:BAT/PSRunner.VS!MSR

Detailed Analysis of the Trojan:BAT/PSRunner.VS!MSR detection

Trojan:BAT/PSRunner.VS!MSR is a detection of malware that executes malicious commands on a compromised system. It does not do much hurt by itself and rather serves for payload delivery & running. Aside from that, it does some basic system reconnaissance and gains persistence for the further payloads. Trojan:BAT/PSRunner.VS!MSR Overview Trojan:BAT/PSRunner.VS!MSR is a type of malware detection… Continue reading Trojan:BAT/PSRunner.VS!MSR

Trojan:Script/Downloader!MSR

Detailed Analysis of the Trojan:Script/Downloader!MSR detection

Trojan:Script/Downloader!MSR is a malicious script that downloads other malware onto the target system. It is most commonly spread through illegal software and fake documents, and is capable of deploying pretty much any malicious program. Due to the complexity and the use of obfuscation, the exact malicious script may remain undetected, while the Defender will display… Continue reading Trojan:Script/Downloader!MSR