In many instances, creative hackers will disguise their presence by using file names and fake app names that mimic legitimate programs or computer utilities. This technique is particularly effective these days, as computer users get savvier as they continue to learn more about their devices in this technological age.
Unfortunately, potentially unwanted programs or PUPs and other potentially malicious apps still slip by even the more knowledgeable users. For example, Windows 11 users may have noticed an application called MS Edge WebView2 and perhaps stumbled upon its associated file ‘msedgewebview2.exe.’
This program seemingly pops up out of thin air and generally runs silently in your device’s background. Some users have even reported going through the effort of removing the program, only to see it reappear later. This has resulted in many users reporting ‘msedgewebview2.exe’ as a threatening Trojan malware.
Is ‘msedgewebview2.exe’ Safe?
Generally speaking, MS Edge WebView2 is a safe Microsoft application that embeds Web-based technologies into native apps. It was initially developed to give users access to multiple Office features that appear identical across multiple platforms. Examples of these features include the Outlook features Room Finder and Meeting Insights. That said, hackers have taken to trying to imitate the application and its files so that the malicious program could lie quietly in wait in an unsuspecting user’s device, waiting to strike.
If you think your computer may be housing an illegitimate version of MS Edge WebView2, you should check the program’s digital signature to ensure the application has the appropriate digital certificate.
How Can I Remove an Illegitimate Version of MS Edge WebView2 from My Computer?
You should scan for and remove any illegitimate versions of MS Edge WebView2 and its associated files from your computer using a reputable malware remediation tool.
