Author: Stephanie Adlam

I write about how to make your Internet browsing comfortable and safe. The modern digital world is worth being a part of, and I want to show you how to do it properly.

Fake Virus Alert

If you're not careful, fake virus alert can lead to a real malware infection

Fake virus alerts are a nuisance; if you’re not careful, they can lead to a real malware injection. Scammers create fake virus pup-ups to deceive victims into clicking on the false virus warnings and inadvertently installing malware. So first, learn the telltale signs of a fake virus and how to deal with it. What is… Continue reading Fake Virus Alert

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

JsTimer Extension Virus – Easy Removal Instructions

JsTimer may appear just annoying, until you have a look at things it comes together with

JsTimer is a malicious browser extension detected in various browsers, predominantly targeting users through dubious websites. This extension engages in peculiar behavior by blocking access to the Chrome Web Store, which, although seemingly trivial at first, raises significant concerns when paired with other similarly distributed extensions. Malicious browser extensions are not a novel threat; however,… Continue reading JsTimer Extension Virus – Easy Removal Instructions

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?

Funny Tool Redirect Extension Virus – Easy Removal Instructions

Funny Tool Redirect may appear just annoying, until you have a look at things it comes together with

Funny Tool Redirect is a malicious browser extension that you may see installed in your browser. It spreads through dodgy websites and does a rather unusual mischief: blocking access to the Chrome Web Store. While being not a big deal at a first glance, its unwanted appearance, along with other extensions (like JsTimer) that spread… Continue reading Funny Tool Redirect Extension Virus – Easy Removal Instructions

Chase Bank Glitch: Fast Earning Scheme Explained

Chase Bank got into a rather unpleasant story, but ones who followed the glitch got themselves into even worse one.

Chase Bank Glitch is a recent viral campaign that goes on different social media, particularly including TikTok and Instagram. In it, authors share the alleged way to abuse a glitch in Chase Bank ATMs to get a huge amount of money. But, as it turned out further, this glitch is nothing more than a check… Continue reading Chase Bank Glitch: Fast Earning Scheme Explained

Trojan:Win64/Reflo.HNS!MTB

We did a detailed analysis of Win64/Reflo.HNS!MTB and found the way to remove it

Win64/Reflo.HNS!MTB is a detection of a malware sample that aims at stealing confidential information. It usually spreads through game mods and works as quietly as possible. That virus may belong to any malware family, as it is a behavioral detection of a specific action that it does in the system. Win64/Reflo.HNS!MTB Overview Trojan:Win64/Reflo.HNS!MTB is a… Continue reading Trojan:Win64/Reflo.HNS!MTB

Check-tl-ver Pop-Up Virus

Check-tl-ver pop-ups are annoying and dangerous, but it is relatively easy to stop them

Analysis shows a hike in the number of malicious pop-ups that come from Check-tl-ver websites. It is a rather common strategy of aggressive marketing that aims to spam users after forcing them to allow sending notifications from the aforementioned websites. Let’s figure out what this scam is, and how to stop Check-tl-ver pop-ups. What are… Continue reading Check-tl-ver Pop-Up Virus

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