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Brendan Smith

Cybersecurity analyst covering malware families, suspicious files, and detection alerts. Brendan focuses on clear explanations of what a warning means, when it may be a false positive, and which cleanup steps are appropriate.

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Adware · August 22, 2021

NewProduct Ads Virus Removal Guide

NewProduct is a detection name indicating the adware program that installs in-browser content without users' consent or permission. What is NewProduct? NewProduct is adware...

Others · August 20, 2021

ASTRALOCKER Virus Files of Astra Ransomware

The Astralocker virus was originally discovered by virus analyst GrujaRS, and belongs to the ransomware type infection. This ransomware encrypts all user's data on...

Others · August 20, 2021

AXIOM Ransomware — How to remove virus?

The Axiom virus belongs to the Chaos ransomware family. This ransomware encrypts all user's data on the PC (photos, documents, excel tables, music, videos,...

Adware · August 19, 2021

Brarva Speedup Virus Removal

BrarvaSpeedup is a detection name indicating the adware program that installs in-browser content without users' consent or permission. What is Brarva Speedup? Brarva Speedup...

Ransomware · August 19, 2021

PAYFAST Ransomware — How to remove virus?

The Payfast virus was originally discovered by virus analyst Tomas Meskauskas, and belongs to the Zeppelin ransomware family. This ransomware encrypts all user's data...

Others · August 19, 2021

PAGAR40BR Ransomware — How to remove virus?

The Pagar40br virus belongs to the ransomware type infection. This ransomware encrypts all user's data on the PC (photos, documents, excel tables, music, videos,...

Ransomware · August 19, 2021

Chaos ransomware: reviewing the newbie

Chaos Ransomware is a newbie in the ransomware world. It was first detected in June, 2021, and was supposed to be an alter-ego of...