Cdxx ransomware is file-encrypting malware from the Djvu/STOP ransomware family. It’s a type of malware that takes files hostage and makes them unopenable. To be able to open them, a decryptor would be necessary. However, the malicious actors behind the ransomware would demand money for it. This ransomware is identifiable by the .cdxx extension added to encrypted files, so if…
PC App Store is technically a legitimate application store, but it’s classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) due to its behavior. It’s known to install using the software bundling method, which essentially allows it to install without explicit permission from users. It’s also promoted as an app store that supposedly allows users to download programs. While it’s not a…
Trojan:Win32/Sabsik.FL.A!ml is a detection name used by Microsoft Defender, Windows’ built-in anti-virus program. This is a bit of a tricky detection, as it’s possible it’s a false positive. The “ml” in the detection name refers to “machine learning”, which anti-virus programs use to identify behavior that resembles that of a malicious program. It’s not uncommon for legitimate programs to be…
Trojan:Win32/Malgent!MSR is a detection name used by the Microsoft Defender anti-virus program to indicate a backdoor-type of malware. These types of malware are essentially backdoors for other malware to enter the computer. However, while this is not necessarily the case this time, there have been instances where Defender detected legitimate and safe programs as Trojan:Win32/Malgent!MSR, which means a false positive is…
Wave Browser is a potentially unwanted program (PUP), advertised as a browser with productivity features. Many users claim to have found this hijacker installed on their devices out of the blue, with no recollection of ever installing it. This indicates that Wave Browser uses deceptive installation methods like software bundling to install on users’ computers. It shouldn’t cause harm to your…
PUADlManager:Win32/Snackarcin is a detection name used by Microsoft Defender to detect a downloader of unwanted programs. The PUAD in the detection name stands for potentially unwanted application downloader. These types of infections are not malicious, but because they can download other programs without your explicit permission, they are considered to be a threat. There have been cases where this specific…
RedLine stealer malware is a malicious information-stealer type of computer infection. The malware targets highly sensitive information on users’ computers and intends to steal it to sell on a dark web forum. These types of infections are very dangerous, not only because they steal users’ highly sensitive information but also because they are stealthy and can remain unnoticed for extended…
HackTool:Win32/AutoKMS is the detection name used by Microsoft Defender to detect crack tools that allow users to illegally use various Microsoft products, such as Windows or Microsoft Office, for free. To put it simply, if Defender identifies HackTool:Win32/AutoKMS on your computer, that means you are using an illegal version of a Microsoft product. Defender tends to detect crack tools as…