Security & Anti-Malware Terminology
🧠Introduction When analyzing antivirus logs or researching malware, you’ll encounter countless technical terms, acronyms, and security-related abbreviations. This guide […]
How to Research for Virus and Malware Analysis
When faced with mysterious files or cryptic log entries, a structured approach can make all the difference. Luckily, learning how
Learning HijackThis!: Identifying and Manually Removing Malware
Glossary 🔎 What Exactly Is HijackThis!? HijackThis! (HJT) is a diagnostic tool used to scan your computer for specific areas
Malware & Virus Analysis Resources
Introduction When you’re investigating potentially malicious activity on a system, identifying whether a file, registry key, process, or domain is
Rootkits 101 – Detecting and Removing Rootkits
Understanding Rootkits: Their Function and Impact Rootkits began as tools on Unix systems, designed to help users gain root-level access
How to Fix a Hosts File Infection
A hosts file infection occurs when malicious software modifies your system’s Hosts file, redirecting web traffic or opening security loopholes.
File Padding Removal: How Hackers use this (and How to Spot It)
In the world of malware analysis, it’s not uncommon to run into files that are deceptively large. Why? Because attackers
Setting Up a Virtual Machine for Malware Testing & Analysis
Setting up a virtual machine for malware testing is the safest and most effective way to analyze malicious software. Whether
File Infector Virus 101 & How to Remove
🦠Understanding File Infectors: What They Are and How They Work A file infector virus is a dangerous type of
Google Chrome Exploit CVE-2025-2476
Google has confirmed a critical security vulnerability in Chrome that affects billions of users across Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android.