Tag: Windows Defender

Virus and Threat Protection Page Not Available

See a message “Virus and threat protection page not available”? Read this guide to solve this issue.

Windows 10 and 11 users may sometimes encounter a “Virus and threat protection page not available” message. Although this message doesn’t necessarily mean that your computer is infected, the absence of this critical security feature is not a good sign. It leaves your PC vulnerable to potential attacks. There are several reasons for this, and… Continue reading Virus and Threat Protection Page Not Available

PUADlmanager Win32/InstallCore

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

PUADlmanager Win32/InstallCore is a detection that Microsoft 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.

HackTool:Win32/Crack

Microsoft Defender may be unhappy about a pirated program, displaying the HackTool:Win32/Crack detection

HackTool:Win32/Crack is related to hacking tools for bypassing license verification. These are often activators of Windows, MS Office, and other proprietary software. Contrary to the widespread belief that such tools are safe, they can carry a threat.

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

PUABundler:Win32/Rostpay

Win32/Rostpay is an unwanted software that can brind numerous other PUAs

PUABundler:Win32/Rostpay is an antivirus detection related to the software released by Rostpay LLC. Antivirus programs detect it because it contains a lot of additional unwanted programs (PUA). Although their applications are not malicious, the software that comes bundled along with it can bring unpredictable consequences. As history shows software developers like Rostpay have already made… Continue reading PUABundler:Win32/Rostpay

VirTool:Win32/DefenderTamperingRestore

VirTool:Win32/DefenderTamperingRestore stealthily infiltrates the system registry and disables protection.

VirTool:Win32/DefenderTamperingRestore is the name of the Microsoft Defender detection of a malicious element present in the system. Usually, it marks a thing that can weaken the system security and make the device vulnerable to malware injection. Let’s find out how dangerous this is, and how to deal with it. Threats like VirTool are often the… Continue reading VirTool:Win32/DefenderTamperingRestore

PUA:Win32/Vigua.A

Have you encountered PUA:Win32/Vigua.A detection? This guide explains what it is and what to do next.

PUA:Win32/Vigua.A is a universal detection name used by Microsoft Defender to detect potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). This is often associated with various system optimizers that have hidden functionality in addition to their stated functions. PUA:Win32/Vigua.A Overview PUA:Win32/Vigua.A is a generic detection associated with unwanted software positioned as a system optimizer. Usually, it falls under scareware… Continue reading PUA:Win32/Vigua.A

Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A

Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A is able to infiltrate the computer system, install additional malware and remain undetected by antivirus programs.

Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A is a generic detection of Microsoft Defender. This detection commonly identifies a running loader malware that may deal significant harm to the system. In this article, let’s find out how dangerous Vigorf.A is and how to get rid of it. What is Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A? Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A is the detection name that Microsoft Defender attributes to dropper/loader… Continue reading Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A

Trojan:Win32/Znyonm

Trojan:Win32/Znyonm is a sign of backdoor malware active in the system

Trojan:Win32/Znyonm is a detection often seen during the backdoor malware activity in the background. Such malware can escalate privileges, enable remote access, or deploy more payloads. Let’s dive into this malicious program, understand how it works, and see how to remove it. Trojan:Win32/Znyonm Detection Overview Trojan:Win32/Znyonm is a detection associated with backdoor malware, usually the… Continue reading Trojan:Win32/Znyonm

Win32/Wacapew.C!ml Detection Analysis & Recommendations

Win32/Wacapew.C!ml can be a false positive, but I would not recommend ignoring it completely

Win32/Wacapew.C!ml detection refers to programs that have suspicious properties. This can be either a false positive or a detection of a program that has its properties & functions border with ones of a PUA. Let’s look into this and find out what this detection is. What is Win32/Wacapew.C!ml? Program:Win32/Wacapew.C!ml is a heuristic detection designed to… Continue reading Win32/Wacapew.C!ml Detection Analysis & Recommendations