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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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Others · December 31, 2020

TeslaRVNG1.5 Ransomware — How to remove virus?

The TeslaRVNG1.5 virus was originally discovered by virus analyst S!Ri, and belongs to the Yakuza ransomware family. This ransomware encrypts all user's data on...

Unwanted Programs · December 29, 2020

How to remove PC Optimizer Pro from Windows

How to remove PC Optimizer Pro potentially unwanted program at no cost? Our guide also shows you why this tool not solved PC problems...

Matrix · December 29, 2020

How to remove JJLF Ransomware (Matrix)?

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

Makop · December 29, 2020

Moloch Ransomware Removal Instructions

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

Tutorials · December 29, 2020

ShadowExplorer – File Recovery Tool

File recovery tool is a thing that may become needed at any moment. It is better to have one on your PC, than to...

Others · December 29, 2020

UFO Virus Files of HappyNewYear2021 Ransomware

The Ufo virus was originally discovered by virus analyst Tomas Meskauskas, and belongs to the ransomware type infection. This ransomware encrypts all user's data...