A part of another program, VYUPPUE, the upnpcont.exe is a malicious Trojan detected by several anti-malware solutions (Win64/Asterope.C, Trojan.Passwords.Papras, Trojan.Agent/Gen-Dropper.) Once installed, the malware creates multiple copies of upnpcont.exe in the affected system, and causes system slowdowns and unexpected crashes.…
Trojan.Multi.Cerstor is a malicious Trojan infection. The targeted system usually gets infected while downloading free software apps. Another distribution option for Trojan.Multi.Cerstor is via other malware, for instance, HEUR:Exploit.Java.Generic. The wicked program exploits security breaches and takes enormous amounts of…
Luhe.Malum.A is detected as a Trojan capable of performing malicious activities on the affected machine. The threat does not give any indication of its action, and the user may not even be aware that his computer is at risk. Luhe.Malum.A…
HackTool:Win32/Keygen is a tool used to generate special codes (keys) for a variety of illegally-installed software. Though it may sound useful at first, malware experts recommend users to avoid installing it as the tool leads to various PC threats. What…
Invitation Card.zip is a corrupted file attached to a scam email message containing an invitation to the social networking site Twitter.com. The file contains a worm that security solutions detect as W32.Ackantta.B@mm. The Invitation Card.zip email reads: →”From: invitations@twitter.com Subject:…
Trojan:Win32/Emotet.G is a threat with Trojan-like features аnd as such, it’s designed to perform a number of malicious actions of a hacker’s choice. Its removal is, therefore, a must. What Does Trojan:Win32/Emotet.G Do? Trojan:Win32/Emotet.G is a member of the Win32/Emotet…
Worm:Win32/Nuqel.BD is a virus capable of corrupting your system by slowing it down, adding and deleting files, tracking your browsing routine and even stealing your personal data. Is Worm:Win32/Nuqel.BD Dangerous? Yes. And here’s why: Worm:Win32/Nuqel.BD belongs to Worm:Win32/Nuqel family and…
Most AV engines report db101.exe as a malicious file, part of a Trojan infection that can download and install adware or other potentially harmful programs on the affected computer. db101.exe is detected as Trj/Genetic.gen, Downloader.Generic14.HTD, Gen:Variant.FakeAV.120, Adware/Win32.AdPeak. The malicious program…
db29.exe is just another piece of malware categorized as a Trojan designed to sneak into your system and download additional malware for various reasons. What Is db29.exe? db29.exe acts like a typical Trojan – it serves as a backdoor for…
Today we’d like to introduce an intriguing piece of malware called Nimisi – a Trojan specifically designed to steal your sensitive data once it’s comfortably crept into your system. What Does Nimisi Do? What makes Nimisi an intriguing Trojan is…
Windows Fix is a rogue diagnostic program that uses a typical scamware strategy – Windows Fix performs a fake system scan and displays misleading security notifications about nonexistent threats on the affected machine. The victims are invited to rely on…
Windows Repair is a rogue application that adopts visual elements and certain malicious features from other well-known threats. Windows Repair performs a scan of the compromised machine and displays security notifications informing the user that his computer is infected with…
Antivirus Defender 2015 is a rogue anti-malware program that mocks the real anti-virus program Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2015 in order to trick you into purchasing its full version. Antivirus Defender 2015 is no different than most rogue anti-spyware programs. Once…
DropDrans is detected and classified as a Trojan downloader as an initial stage of a cyber-attack. DropDrans is employed by hackers to download and install different malware from designated web locations and remote servers. This way the cyber criminals can…
Trojan.Win32.Buzus.wdvx is a Trojan dropper designed to compromise computers’ security systems and violate victims’ privacy. It serves as a backdoor for other malware to infect your system. How Does Trojan.Win32.Buzus.wdvx Affect Your PC? You know you have been infected by…
What Is CleanScan? Experts classify CleanScan (or Clean Scan) as a rogue anti-spyware program that only aims to generate profit to its creators. Distributed to the victim’s computer via Trojans, CleanScan will create a start-up registry entry and modify the…
Created via a Trojan-building toolkit, Trojan.Zbot Activity 15 works as a backdoor Trojan Horse, specifically designed to steal sensitive data from its victim. How Does Trojan.Zbot Activity 15 Work? Once it infects your computer, Trojan.Zbot Activity 15 acts like a…
A variant of Net-Worm.Win32.Kido computer worm, Net-Worm.Win32.Kido.ih is being spread through removable storage devices or local networks. As soon as Net-Worm.Win32.Kido.ih is activated on a computer, it will copy itself to remote PCs and create a temporary file that has…
Ad.yieldmanager.com (yieldmanager.com, adyieldmanager.com) is a tracking cookie created to collect information about the user’s browsing activities online, such as IP address, browser type, how many times a certain web page has been visited by the user or how long did…
DNS Changer is a Trojan trying to alter the DNS settings on the compromised machine in order to serve malicious purposes. Personal information theft and browser hijacks are often part of the DNS Changer attacks. Experts report that banker Trojans,…
