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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 · August 29, 2023

Stealerium Stealer Malware

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, malicious actors constantly seek innovative methods to compromise systems and steal sensitive information. One such threat that...

Backdoor · August 29, 2023

QuiteRAT Malware Removal

QuiteRAT, a Remote Access Trojan, exploits methods adapted for each victim's context. Its origins are tied to the Lazarus Group. Utilizing Qt Framework, it...

Malware · August 29, 2023

Error Code: 0x80073b01 — Pop Up Scam

Error Code: 0x80073b01 is a fraudulent notification you can while browsing the Web. It commonly appears after a redirection, and belongs to a Microsoft...