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Chinese state‑linked operators have quietly upgraded the ToneShell backdoor with kernel‑level stealth, delivering it through a signed Windows mini‑filter driver that can blind endpoint defenses and entrench espionage footholds inside government networks across Asia. Background Researchers...

Lifewire’s roundup of free on-demand virus scanners is a timely reminder that even the best real‑time antivirus can miss threats — and that portable, one‑off removal tools remain essential for recovering an infected PC or providing a second opinion. The list spotlights utilities you can run only...

A sweeping change in Battlefield 2042’s anti-cheat policy has set off a wave of confusion and urgency among PC gamers. With update v8.8.0, Secure Boot—a UEFI firmware feature typically reserved for thwarting malware at the bare-metal level—has become a non-negotiable prerequisite for anyone...

Just as the digital landscape seems to become safer with every Windows update, new and more sophisticated vulnerabilities lurk around the corner, exploiting the thin cracks left behind. In the battle to protect kernel memory, Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) emerged as a key...

Any investigation into the volatile intricacies of Windows security inevitably draws the analyst’s focus to memory: a digital landscape where fleeting evidence, live threats, and operational secrets coexist in the blink of a process. Within this domain, memory analysis has become an...

For gamers invested in competitive titles like Valorant, running into obscure system errors can be the ultimate frustration—especially when those errors are tied not to game performance, but to system-level security features like Secure Boot and TPM 2.0. Since the introduction of Windows 11...

So, this is a MSI GL65 laptop from about 3 years ago. It came with Windows 10 which has been upgraded to 11. Hmm, where do I start? Explorer.exe hangs frequently. I seemed to have first noticed it after fooling with Window's built in "transparent" file compression system (i.e. go to properties...

In a startling revelation that should have Windows 11 users sitting up and taking note, cybersecurity experts have uncovered a method whereby cybercriminals can install malicious components to compromise fully updated systems. This technique involves a rather clever—and alarming—ability to...

In today's digital landscape, the threat of malware, rootkits, and other nefarious software looms large. Thankfully, Windows users have a powerful ally at their disposal: Microsoft Defender Offline. This tool runs outside your operating system, providing a formidable line of defense against...

PC World just posted a article where Bitdefender found S5Mark VPN to actually be a rootkit and not a VPN. Article link : S5Mark is a 'VPN' that is actually a rootkit in disguise, BitDefender says

Ugh... So, I'm having major issues with my PC freezing up a lot. I even tried reinstalling Windows 10 and it worked great for about 2 hours before freezing up again. I figure there must be some kind of trojan downloading stuff to my PC. This is strange because I formatted the drive twice before...

Hi! Sense we don't have a malware team here on the forum, here's some great tools you can use to clean a infected PC. I have used all of them and they get the job done. Rather then me listing the software, this link does the job for me!;);) Please add any programs that you use and recommend. If...

I have a number or problems with Windows 10. I just did the upgrade from Windows 7. 1. The login screen freezing up. I got this to work by luck. You have 5 to 10 seconds to going into msconfig to put into safe mode. In safe mode I run my anti rook kit software and found 1 root kit virus...

Dear Windows 10 Users, I have just managed to upgrade to Windows 10 Home x64 on 30 July 2015. I am wondering if Singapore Government hackers have managed to hack into my Windows 10 Home installation??? If Singapore Government hackers are able to hack into my home desktop computer again, would...

Windows defender detected an attack and after it has been removed I am unable to access "my computer, my documents, folders I have created etc". I still have access to things such as icons on my desktop that are for games and programs but anything for file access and viewing that I get that I do...

The anti-malware app Malwarebytes has recently been updated to 2.1.4: ref: Link Removed Download: https://www.malwarebytes.org/

Showing "Rootkit driver not installed" error and PC not starting!

The machine in question is a Dell 8300, core i7 chip, running Windows-7x64 and had Norton Internet Security on it. My internet IS working in my house. I have a number of wired and wireless connections, all working. 1 computer had an issue with an .exe that was taking about 50 % of CPU cycles...

I am having a a nasty WLAN/network issue which is like a sharp stone in the shoe. This issue is only on one computer and happens with any browser. When I start the computer the WLAN connection though slow and clumsy does come up and shows in the taskbar. But when I connect to any site (whether...

I have been playing around with the Secure Boot feature to see if I could tell what properties it might show. Currently, to enable the full Secure Boot feature, I have to use the on board graphics, since my Graphics card does not have a UEFI Op Rom. So far, I know Windows 7 will not boot on...