What is Zedge App?
Zedge App is a legitimate app for wallpapers and ringtones. Last week, it was taken down from Google Play Store, and Zedge revealed on Twitter that it was due to a bug in the app. Not much information was provided to users, which caused concern for many users. Many started speculating that the app was taken down…
About FullBrowser
FullBrowser is a Mac adware program that’s advertised as an extension that will enhance your browsing. Most adware and browser hijackers are advertised as some kind of browsing enhancer, when in reality they make unwanted changes to browsers and try to redirect users to sponsored content and show ads. FullBrowser is not a malicious infection but it is certainly…
What is Yourpdf
Yourpdf falls into the adware category. It is advertised as a browser extension that could help you shop online by showing you good deals for things you want to buy. While the feature may seem useful, the program focuses more on showing you ads in order to generate revenue. The extension is not malicious, nor should it be…
minerd.exe is a process that belongs to Minerd CryptoCurrency Miner, an infection that will use your computer’s resources to mine for cryptocurrency, specifically Monero. In addition, your computer will be added to a mining pool. This is a very noticeable computer infection because its presence will slow down your computer and make your program crash constantly. It’s using your computer’s…
What is apcrtldr.dll
apcrtldr.dll is a Dynamic Link Library file, associated with a browser extensions Music Toolbar by Bandoo Media. The toolbar seems to spread via software bundling, which is why it’s classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). It may also perform unwanted changes to your browsers, such as changing your homepage. The reason you noticed the file is probably…
What is hkcmd.exe
hkcmd.exe is a process installed by Intel 810 and 815 chipset graphic drivers. In other words, while not an essential Windows process, it’s completely legitimate and safe. It appears in Task Manager, which is where you and many others users likely noticed it. It’s normal and even advised to be concerned about unfamiliar processes appearing in the Task…
What is Pornographic virus alert from Microsoft pop up?
Pornographic virus alert from Microsoft pop up is a scam that you can encounter on a malicious website. The fake alert may appear on your screen as a result of having a potentially unwanted and ad-supported software on your computer. It claims that your computer has been locked for your own safety as…
What is Configapk
Configapk is an executable that runs in Android devices. Configapk seems to be related to installs/autoinstalls, its packagename is android.autoinstalls.config. It is a legitimate process that runs in the background, so most users will not notice it. It’s 20KB in size and should have no affect on the mobile device. The only reason you noticed is likely because…
What is Go.mail.ru
Go.mail.ru is a questionable website that may be set as your browser’s homepage if you have a certain browser hijacker installed. Browser hijackers are pretty minor computer infections that affect browsers. They change browser’s settings, set dubious pages as homepages, and try to redirect users to sponsored websites to generate traffic. Because of this, they’re pretty obvious infections.…
What is SmoothView.exe?
SmoothView.exe is an executable file that is a part of Toshiba Zooming utility. It is used to provide manual zooming possibility in Adobe-Reader, WMPlayer, and some other apps. The legitimate file is stored in C:\Program Files (x86)” (primarily C:\Program Files (x86)\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Zooming Utility\ or C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\SmoothView. As you may already know, however, hackers often use names of legitimate files to disguise…