What is SearchMine?
Searchmine.net or simply called SearchMine is a malicious search tool. Searchmine.net is a browser hijacker that targets Mac users. After the stealthy infiltration, the fake search engine litters search results with sponsored links and displays numerous ads on all sites that you visit.…
What is the Critical Firefox Update Scam?
Critical Firefox Update Scam is a scam that initiates the install of malicious applications and a fake alert that typically pop-ups on the screen when users are visiting adult-themed websites. This virus is one of the main components of the huge malvertising campaign. Firefox Update can be found on malicious websites or legitimate websites…
If you scroll Instagram regularly or have your own Instagram account, it is very likely that you have also noticed one of those posts with advertisements of footwear, medications, sunglasses, and many other items of well-known brands, including UGG, Adidas, and Ray-Ban. We can assure you that you are not alone – you would find thousands of users’ complaints regarding…
What is Notifier.exe?
Notifier.exe or AAM Registration Notifier.exe is an executable file that belongs to Abode software and is responsible for notifying users about updates. If you noticed the process running in your Task Manager and were curious what it is, we can assure you that it’s safe. The file is located in C:\Program Files\common files\adobe\oobe\pdapp\uwa\aam updates notifier.exe and is part…
What is Win32:Evo-gen?
Win32:Evo-gen is a detection name used by anti-virus Avast to identify trojans and files with trojan features. Avast anti-virus looks for particular behaviour that resembles that of a trojan or some other kind of malware, and uses the Win32:Evo-gen detection name to identify it. Thus, if your Avast anti-virus is detecting something by that name, there is something…
About LMS.exe
LMS.exe is an executable file, a software component of Intel Active Management Technology Local Manageability Service. It’s not an essential Windows file, and is installed together with Intel software. Local Manageability Service is usually preinstalled on computers that use Intel graphic cards. The file can be found in C:\Program Files (x86), C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Management Engine Components\LMS or C:\Program…
What is Win32:BogEnt
Win32:BogEnt is a heuristic detection used by anti-virus programs Avast and AVG to detect unusual, malware-like behaviour. If you have Avast or AVG installed and they are showing you alerts warning about Win32:BogEnt, some program is exhibiting unusual behaviour that is often associated with malware. However, that does not mean that malware is installed on your device.…
What is consent.exe
consent.exe is an executable file that belongs to Microsoft Windows. The file is part of the User Account Control (UAC), and is completely safe and legitimate. The UAC is a Windows security component that essentially prevents unauthorized changes to your system, whether they’re done by you, malware, or programs. Only changes performed from the Administrator account would be…