Tips & Tricks
Re Captha Version Pop-Ups Virus
Recent user complaints show a new wave of malicious Re Captha Version website pop-ups. Such websites aim to force users…
Taskbarify Unwanted Application
Taskbarify is unwanted software that claims it is a tiny little Windows tweaker. However, it also turns the device into…
Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A
Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A is a generic detection of Microsoft Defender. This detection commonly identifies a running loader malware that may deal significant…
Trojan:Win32/Znyonm
Trojan:Win32/Znyonm is a detection often seen during the backdoor malware activity in the background. Such malware can escalate privileges, enable…
Win32/Wacapew.C!ml Detection Analysis & Recommendations
Win32/Wacapew.C!ml detection refers to programs that have suspicious properties. This can be either a false positive or a detection of…
SearchHost High Memory, CPU & GPU Troubleshooting
SearchHost is a process responsible for indexing the Start menu and Explorer search files in Windows 10/11. It allows you to conveniently search for files on your computer by indexing…
What is Sihost.exe? Windows 10/11 Guide
Sihost.exe is a crucial background process in Windows 11/10 that governs essential features like the context menu and action center. However, it can sometimes malfunction and disrupt system stability. In…
HxTsr.exe – What is the HxTsr Process? Windows 10/11 Guide
The HxTsr.exe process is a part of the Microsoft Outlook Communications component of the Windows 10/11 operating system. This process is responsible for synchronizing mail, contacts and calendar between Outlook…
Vmmem High Memory and CPU Usage
Vmmem, short for “Virtual Machine Memory,” is a process that indicates the resource utilization by virtual machines on your system. It operates in tandem with virtual machines and remains inactive…
Dwm.exe High Memory Usage – Troubleshooting Dwm Process
The dwm.exe process is an important Windows component that is responsible for the visual design of the desktop. It provides effects such as transparency, animation and window switching. However, sometimes…
Tax Season Scams On The Rise, Beware!
Tax season has already begun, and so did tax season scams. The IRS annually lists its top tax scams to help taxpayers protect themselves. Most tax season scams involve identity…
What is a Bootkit? Explanation & Protection Guide
Bootkit is a rather unusual and unspoken, though widely used kind of malware. These advanced malware types operate beneath the surface, embedding themselves in a computer’s boot sector, allowing them…
TikTok Shopping Scams On The Rise: Tips to Avoid
As TikTok evolves into a digital marketplace, its shopping feature presents a new terrain ripe with opportunities. However, this shift includes certain risks, particularly for the youthful demographic, who are…
What are Facebook Job Scams and How to Avoid Them?
Facebook is probably the most widely used social media globally. Unfortunately, it has also become a hub for scammers to target unsuspecting users. Among them, fake job scams appear to…
PUABundler:Win32/CandyOpen Analysis & Removal Guide
PUABundler:Win32/CandyOpen is an unwanted program that acts as a browser hijacker and can download junk apps to your system. Specifically, it points at a thing known as OpenCandy adware, that…
What Should You Do When You Get Scammed?
As online scams become not only more widespread, but also more sophisticated, it appears to be rather easy to become a victim of one. But what should you do in…
What is Sextortion? Explanation, Signs & Ways to Avoid
Sextortion is a specific email phishing tactic that was around for quite some time. Over the last few years though its popularity skyrocketed, and some novice technologies make me concerned…