The gwx.exe file is a part of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Its purpose is to upgrade Windows operating systems from earlier versions to Windows 10. The gwx.exe file is placed in the "C:\Windows\System32\GWX" folder, however, like many legitimate processes, its name could be used to disg
search.terraarcade.com is one of many search engines that is promoted through a potentially unwanted application (PUA) - in this case, a browser hijacker called Terra Arcade. Like most search engines of this type, search.terraarcade.com is promoted as 'useful' and capable of providing faster searc
Csrss.exe (also known as Client Service Runtime Process) is a legitimate and important process that runs in Windows Operating Systems. The genuine csrss.exe file is located in "C:\Windows\System32\" and it is normal to see it running in Task Manager, since it is an important part of the operating
If the Google Chrome window (browser) keeps reopening after closing, it might be caused by an adware-type application present on your computer. One adware-type app known to cause this issue is MacSecurityPlus. Like most potentially unwanted apps (PUAs) of this type, it delivers intrusive advert
Osiris is an updated variant of a high-risk trojan called Kronos. This malware records various personal information and modifies the content of visited websites. The presence of this infection on your system can lead to many issues. The main purpose of Osiris is to gather information. The li
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, "CRITICAL WARNING!" is a fake security warning categorized as a tech-support scam. Its main purpose is to trick people into contacting scammers via the telephone number provided. This scam is displayed in full-screen mode, and thus cannot be closed in the normal wa
MacSecurityPlus is an adware-type application that people usually download and install unintentionally. Once installed, it tracks (records) users' browsing activity and displays various pop-ups ads. It also prevents users from closing the Safari and Google Chrome browsers - it reopens them when
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"Hard Drive Safety Delete" is a tech-support scam promoted via a deceptive, untrustworthy website. The main purpose of these scam pages is to trick people into calling scammers who then try to extort money by offering purchase of dubious software or use of paid technical services. Websites of thi
First discovered by GrujaRS and belonging to the Phobos ransomware family, Phoenix-Phobos is high-risk ransomware designed to encrypt data and make ransom demands. During encryption, Phoenix-Phobos renames each file by appending the filenames with the ".phoenix" extension plus the victim's unique