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.

GoFetch Vulnerability in Apple Silicon Uncovered

A new vulnerability in Apple Silicon processors allows attackers to extract secret keys from Mac computers.

Researchers uncovered a vulnerability in Apple Silicon processors, dubbed GoFetch. It allows attackers to extract secret keys from Mac computers while performing widespread cryptographic operations. Notably, it is practically impossible to patch the flaw as it stems from the microarchitecture of the processor. Apple Silicon Vulnerability Allows Hackers to Extract Encryption Keys Researchers have discovered… Continue reading GoFetch Vulnerability in Apple Silicon Uncovered

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

Hellminer.exe Coin Miner

Hellminer.exe is a process related to a malicious miner

Hellminer.exe is a process you can see in the Task Manager that indicates a malicious software activity. It stands out by the high CPU load it creates, making the system much less responsive. Let’s figure out what this process is, and how to get rid of it.

STRRAT and Vcurms Malware Abuse GitHub for Spreading

Attackers are using GitHub as a source for the final payload

A new phishing campaign has recently been discovered that uses GitHub to deliver Remote Access Trojans (RAT) STRRAT and Vcurms via a malicious Java downloader. ANY.RUN specialists have detected the active spread of these malicious programs and warn users against potential threats. Short About STRRAT and Vcurms STRRAT is a Java-based RAT, notorious for its… Continue reading STRRAT and Vcurms Malware Abuse GitHub for Spreading

Dragon Angel Malicious Browser Extension

Malicious extension Dragon Angel hijacks web browser

Dragon Angel is a browser extension that functions as a hijacker malware. It redirects users to promoted search engines or websites. These redirects ruin the process of browsing and can lead to irrelevant or potentially harmful content or malware distribution. Dragon Angel Overview Dragon Angel is a malicious browser extension that can appear in Chrome… Continue reading Dragon Angel Malicious Browser Extension

Usermode Font Driver Host (fontdrvhost.exe)

Usermode Font Driver Host is a crucial system element, that is sometimes prone to cause problems

The Usermode Font Driver Host process is an important part of the Windows operating system. It may raise questions among users due to its high consumption of resources such as CPU and memory. Let’s find out what this process is and whether you can do without it. What is Usermode Font Driver Host? The Usermode… Continue reading Usermode Font Driver Host (fontdrvhost.exe)

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

Re Captha Version Pop-Ups Virus

Pop-up notifications in a web browser may distract users, and also are a major security hazard

Recent user complaints show a new wave of malicious Re Captha Version website pop-ups. Such websites aim to force users into allowing pop-up notifications, to further send dozens of pop-up advertisements. Let me explain how this all works and how to stop pop-ups from appearing.

Fujitsu Hacked, Warns of Data Leak Possibility

Fujitsu discovered malware on its systems, which could potentially lead to massive data leak

Fujitsu, one of the world’s leading IT companies, reports uncovering the hack in their internal network. The company discovered malware in its IT systems, which led to a massive data breach. Fujitsu Hacked, Company Publishes Report The first to discover Fujitsu hack was the company’s IT specialists who were performing the scanning. The first signs… Continue reading Fujitsu Hacked, Warns of Data Leak Possibility

Taskbarify Unwanted Application

Things are not always as they seem at first glance.

Taskbarify is unwanted software that claims it is a tiny little Windows tweaker. However, it also turns the device into a proxy server without the user’s knowledge. Let me show you what is so dangerous about this utility, and how to remove it. What is Taskbarify? Taskbarify is a Windows utility classified as a Potentially… Continue reading Taskbarify Unwanted Application