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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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Malware · November 3, 2023

LPEClient Malware Removal

LPEClient is a sophisticated and evasive malware associated with the Lazarus group. It is the initial infection vector, targeting defense contractors, nuclear engineers, and...

Malware · November 2, 2023

SIGNBT Loader Malware Removal

SIGNBT is a highly elusive malware known for its sophisticated infiltration methods, including exploiting software vulnerabilities and employing "DLL side-loading." This threat is adept...