I recently did some changes to my computer that resulted in unexpected and unwanted results. I had the sense to create a manual restore point before I did this, but I didn’t notice this behavior before today. The changes I made & the restore point happened two days ago. I went to System Restore, and … Read more
A packer is a tool that compresses an executable file and combine the compressed data with decompression code into a single executable. They are also used to obfuscate malwares. As per my understanding this can also be achieved by using compression softwares such as 7zip/winzip. The list of “Known executable compressors for Portable Executables” on … Read more
For years, I’ve used pestudio to check executables for malware, and recent versions of pestudio have included the ability to upload a file signature to VirusTotal (VT). However, for the past few weeks, I’ve been unable to use that feature; any file checked shows, “the file has not been found in the repository,” rather than … Read more
Attached here some samples of faulty bug report windows which pop up occasionally. Nvidia Container: Problem signature: Problem Event Name: BEX64 Application Name: nvcontainer.exe Application Version: 1.19.2734.4859 Application Timestamp: 5d8a4cce Fault Module Name: LvHook64.dll_unloaded Fault Module Version: 0.0.0.0 Fault Module Timestamp: 4ef99ce6 Exception Offset: 0000000180083b64 Exception Code: c0000005 Exception Data: 0000000000000008 OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.4 Locale … Read more
I want to know that, if I connected computer malware infected USB drive to a Window laptop, while its booting, that malware can spread on that PC? (without opening USB drive via file manager). This laptop already installed ESET Internet security and run Windows 10 (64bit). Answer AttributionSource : Link , Question Author : Chathu … Read more
I am just wondering whether can I modify the Kaspersky’s default encrypted connection scanning exclusion list itself, without any sites being added to or removed from the “Trusted Address”. I have included a screenshot of the list that I am talking about for your convenience. Answer AttributionSource : Link , Question Author : Community , … Read more
I need to catch a virus/malware on purpose on a VM and demonstrate the infection through windows logs analysis. I am using both syslog and eventlog analyzer, but no sign of events logged. I caught on purpose some low level malware (from toolbars installations and browsers hijacking tools). Do i need something more evil ? … Read more
Why does this program http://creativeadept.com/download-spintax-editor/ give me a SmartScreen warning in Windows 8 when a Malwarebytes scan and Windows Defender scan found nothing? What is wrong with the program? Other programs are not giving that warning. The Wiki entry on SmartScreen only says it does reputation checks, but doesn’t say what or how it checks. … Read more
This question already has answers here: How to determine which program is making a certain sound in windows 7? (3 answers) How can I remove malicious spyware, malware, adware, viruses, trojans or rootkits from my PC? (18 answers) Closed 6 years ago. Audio ads appear at random and last for around 5-10 seconds before turning … Read more
This question already has an answer here: which app triggers the “Windows features” dialog? (1 answer) Closed 4 years ago. I run Windows 10 (Version 1607, Build 14393.969) with up-to-dated Bitdefender Total Security 2017 and MalwareBytes Anti-Malware Home (Premium). There is no pirated software installed on the computer. Less than 15 minutes ago, I saw … Read more
