UEFI boot (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) Guide
UEFI, or Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, is the modern replacement for BIOS. It improves security, boot speed, and hardware compatibility […]
How to Fix Files with “?” in Name on Windows
🔍 Introduction Seeing a question mark (?) in a file name on Windows usually signals a problem with the file
ADS Infections Removal – Windows Alternate Data Streams
🔍 Introduction Alternate Data Streams (ADS) are hidden components attached to regular files—such as documents, executables, and system files—on NTFS
How to Detect and Remove an MBR Infection
🔍 What Is an MBR Infection? An MBR (Master Boot Record) infection happens when malware compromises the first sector of
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.