Virus Threats

Win32:RansomX-gen is a generic detection by Avast for hazardous ransomware computer threats. With this kind of attack, it is not only the system that is threatened; more than that, the precious files of computer users are in great danger.

Ransom.Crysis is a detection by Symantec to identify a specific strain of ransomware that is able to lock files on the computer with RSA-AES technology. Normally, this kind of virus spreads

Ransom:Win32/Wadhrama!hoa is a detection for hazardous type of ransomware with sole objective of locking the entire computer user’s files. The principal distribution technique for Ransom:Win32/Wadhrama!hoa is typically via spam email campaign where it is in disguise as legitimate correspondence from reputable organization.

PUA:Win32/SpeedingUpMyPC is a detection for several potentially unwanted applications that asserts to improve PC performance by providing different kinds of features like disk cleaner, junk file remover, fixing driver error, registry fixer, and so on.

When Microsoft Security Essentials or Windows Defender pop-ups a warning about the detection of PUA:Win32/PcMechanic, it means that the computer is infected with a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Program:Win32/Beareuws.A!ml is a computer threat that can do a number of unnecessary actions on the computer. This detection was made to identify malicious programs that are acting like a Trojan and uses different deceitful tactics to penetrate the computer.

If Microsoft security applications such as Windows Defender and MS Security Essentials identified a threat named Program:Win32/Contebrew.A!ml, it only denotes that there is an unwanted program currently installed on the computer.