Brendan Smith

Brendan Smith writes for Gridinsoft blog. He’s been in the cybersecurity game for 15 years and really knows his stuff. He’s super into tech and keeping things safe online. He’s awesome at simplifying tech, so you can stay safe online without drowning in jargon.
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Virus:Win32/Expiro: The Chameleon Backdoor That’s Still Causing Havoc in 2025

Have you ever noticed your computer suddenly running like it's wading through…

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CVE-2025-21605 Redis DoS Vulnerability Discovered, Patch Now

So Redis walks into a bar and the bartender asks, "Why so…

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Trojan:Win32/Wacatac Removal Guide for Windows 10/11

I think Trojan:Win32/Wacatac, one of the nastiest pieces of malware I've encountered…

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HackTool:Win32/Crack: Analysis and Security Risks

I've been analyzing malware for over a decade, and few threats cause…

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IDP.Generic Detection: Legitimate Threat or False Positive?

IDP.Generic is an antivirus detection name commonly reported by security software, particularly…

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PUADlManager:Win32/OfferCore – The Hidden Bundleware Threat

Ever installed a free app only to find your computer suddenly plagued…

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