What is Xtron Optimizer Pro?
Xtron Optimizer Pro is advertised as a system optimization tool that can clean your computer and improve its performance. The application has an official website and it looks reliable at the first sight. However, it should also be mentioned that it falls into the potentially unwanted software category. One of the reasons for that is its misleading…
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 Svcvmx virus?
Svcvmx falls into the category of ad-clicking Trojan horses, however, it is also often referred to as Svcvmx virus. It often arrives onto a computer system together with potentially unwanted programs and it has been linked to one in particular called s5Mark. The threat can stay hidden in the system for quite some time, which allows it to drop…
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…
About Quasar remote access tool
Quasar remote access tool is a legitimate tool that gives remote access to a computer. Remote access tools are also known as RAT, and are used to fix computers, access files, etc., from a distance. They’re used by administrators, tech-support, etc. However, while such tools are highly useful for legitimate reasons, they’re also great for cyber criminals.…
What is MessengerNow adware
MessengerNow is a highly questionable program that advertises itself as Facebook Messenger for Desktop. It basically claims to make using Messenger easier, as you wouldn’t need to open your browser to access Facebook’s website. While the program does use Facebook’s Messenger logo, it is in no way related to the actual Facebook. Therefore, giving your credentials to…
What is Dropbox virus?
Dropbox virus is a term used to refer to different threats that in some way use the name of the legitimate application to perform their malign actions. Dropbox itself is a file hosting application that was developed in 2007 and belongs to the Dropbox Inc. It is a rather popular platform used to store users’ photos, videos,…