What is Rkill and how to use it

Rkill is a program designed to terminate malicious processes running on a Windows computer. It was created by a security software company called BleepingComputer. Rkill is primarily used as a preliminary step in the process of removing malware from an infected system.

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How to uninstall potentially unwanted programs (or PUPs)?

In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of removing these pesky PUPs from your computer. We understand that dealing with unwanted software can be frustrating, but fear not! Armed with the right knowledge and tools, you'll be able to regain control over your system and ensure a smoother, safer computing experience.

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How to use AdwCleaner to remove Adware and PUPs?

In today's digital landscape, protecting your computer from various threats is of utmost importance. Adware, browser hijackers, and other potentially unwanted programs can infiltrate your system, compromise your privacy, and hinder your online experience. Thankfully, there are powerful tools like AdwCleaner that can help you combat these intrusions effectively.

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The Rise of Ransomware Attacks: How to Protect Your Data

Ransomware attacks have become a major concern in recent years. This blog post delves into the nature of ransomware attacks, their impact on individuals and organizations, and provide actionable tips to protect data from such attacks. It covers topics like regular software updates, network segmentation, and incident response planning.

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How to remove Malware and Virus using Malwarebytes?

How to remove malware using Malwarebytes, following 7 simple steps.

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Here are the top 10 security software solutions for 2023

Here are the top 10 security software solutions, in no particular order, that are widely recognized for their effectiveness and popularity.

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Certificate renewal and other TLS improvements

by fr33tux
The new certificate for https://toolslib.net is now online. It is valid from 15/04/2016 to 11/05/2018. We've also published several improvement regarding TLS support on ToolsLib.

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AdwCleaner CLI - Development update

by fr33tux
We are making good progresses on the command-line release for AdwCleaner, and we think they are interesting enough to share them.

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AdwCleaner v6.020

by fr33tux
AdwCleaner v6.020 has been published a few minutes ago. It brings a few interesting changes, optimizations bugfixes and detections.

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A quick look at a Russian AdwCleaner fake website

by fr33tux
I have been warned about a potentially malicious website which was distributing AdwCleaner in a archive, along with other software. I was quite intrigued so I decided to take a look.

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