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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 1, 2022

RedLine Stealer Malware

The malicious program known as RedLine Stealer aims to grab various personal information from the infected system. It can spread as stand-alone malware or...