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#ReasonsToUseAPasswordManager It will alert you to a Phishing scam.
Password managers auto fill your login details for you. As the Phishing login page will have the wrong URL, the password manager won’t fill in your login details.
This will alert you to the scam.
Chris
#ThePasswordGuy
Password managers auto fill your login details for you. As the Phishing login page will have the wrong URL, the password manager won’t fill in your login details.
This will alert you to the scam.
Chris
#ThePasswordGuy
November 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
#ReasonsToUseAPasswordManager It will alert you to a Phishing scam.
Password managers auto fill your login details for you. As the Phishing login page will have the wrong URL, the password manager won’t fill in your login details.
This will alert you to the scam.
Chris
#ThePasswordGuy
Password managers auto fill your login details for you. As the Phishing login page will have the wrong URL, the password manager won’t fill in your login details.
This will alert you to the scam.
Chris
#ThePasswordGuy
My 7️⃣th “Making cyber security simple” tip comes out early next week. Subscribe to make sure you don’t miss it.
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Archive - Making Cyber Security Simple by Chris #TheAntiVirusGuy
Full archive of all the posts from Making Cyber Security Simple by Chris #TheAntiVirusGuy.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:10 AM
My 7️⃣th “Making cyber security simple” tip comes out early next week. Subscribe to make sure you don’t miss it.
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#ReasonsToUseAPasswordManager - It will help you create Long, Strong, and Different passwords for every online account, which makes an online password breach less of an issue (You only have one password to change not tens or even hundreds).
Chris
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Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
November 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
#ReasonsToUseAPasswordManager - It will help you create Long, Strong, and Different passwords for every online account, which makes an online password breach less of an issue (You only have one password to change not tens or even hundreds).
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
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#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
The black Friday deals have begun. 75% discount off one of my favourite VPN products; Proton VPN.
Under £49 for a full two years subscription.
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Under £49 for a full two years subscription.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The black Friday deals have begun. 75% discount off one of my favourite VPN products; Proton VPN.
Under £49 for a full two years subscription.
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Under £49 for a full two years subscription.
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Cyber criminals buy leaked login details for pennies, and your login credentials could be out there for all to see.
Have you checked recently if your usernames and passwords are part of a breach, and are for sale on the dark web?
Read the full article ⬇️
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Have you checked recently if your usernames and passwords are part of a breach, and are for sale on the dark web?
Read the full article ⬇️
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Making Cyber Security Simple (Tip 5)
5️⃣ Check for breached passwords regularly
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November 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Cyber criminals buy leaked login details for pennies, and your login credentials could be out there for all to see.
Have you checked recently if your usernames and passwords are part of a breach, and are for sale on the dark web?
Read the full article ⬇️
substack.com/@theantiviru...
Have you checked recently if your usernames and passwords are part of a breach, and are for sale on the dark web?
Read the full article ⬇️
substack.com/@theantiviru...
Would you trust your business to a password that takes one second to crack?
That’s how fast some common passwords can be guessed. But with a few tweaks, you can build one that takes centuries to crack.
Want to see the difference?
Read my full article below ⬇️
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That’s how fast some common passwords can be guessed. But with a few tweaks, you can build one that takes centuries to crack.
Want to see the difference?
Read my full article below ⬇️
substack.com/@theantiviru...
Making Cyber Security Simple (tip 2)
2️⃣ Use LSD Passwords (Long Strong and Different)
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October 30, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Would you trust your business to a password that takes one second to crack?
That’s how fast some common passwords can be guessed. But with a few tweaks, you can build one that takes centuries to crack.
Want to see the difference?
Read my full article below ⬇️
substack.com/@theantiviru...
That’s how fast some common passwords can be guessed. But with a few tweaks, you can build one that takes centuries to crack.
Want to see the difference?
Read my full article below ⬇️
substack.com/@theantiviru...
Browser password managers are hackers’ low-hanging fruit.
I’ve personally stolen my own saved browser passwords in under 20 seconds using freely available hacking software.
Scary, right?
Read the full article below ⬇️
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I’ve personally stolen my own saved browser passwords in under 20 seconds using freely available hacking software.
Scary, right?
Read the full article below ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/theantiv...
Making Cyber Security Simple (tip 4)
4️⃣ Use a password manager (but not the one in your web browser)
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October 28, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Browser password managers are hackers’ low-hanging fruit.
I’ve personally stolen my own saved browser passwords in under 20 seconds using freely available hacking software.
Scary, right?
Read the full article below ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/theantiv...
I’ve personally stolen my own saved browser passwords in under 20 seconds using freely available hacking software.
Scary, right?
Read the full article below ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/theantiv...
Phishing protection isn’t optional anymore. A good password manager detects fake websites and refuses to fill in your username and password.
Read the full article below ⬇️
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Read the full article below ⬇️
substack.com/@theantiviru...
Making Cyber Security Simple (tip 4)
4️⃣ Use a password manager (but not the one in your web browser)
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October 27, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Phishing protection isn’t optional anymore. A good password manager detects fake websites and refuses to fill in your username and password.
Read the full article below ⬇️
substack.com/@theantiviru...
Read the full article below ⬇️
substack.com/@theantiviru...
Why do so many small businesses get hit by ransomware?
It's because their antivirus software is stuck in the past, using old technology, unable to stop modern threats.
Nowadays, you need managed EDR anti virus software.
Read my full article ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
It's because their antivirus software is stuck in the past, using old technology, unable to stop modern threats.
Nowadays, you need managed EDR anti virus software.
Read my full article ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
Making Cyber Security Simple (tip 3)
3️⃣ Use a Managed Anti Virus (EDR) instead of stand alone consumer Anti Virus
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October 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Why do so many small businesses get hit by ransomware?
It's because their antivirus software is stuck in the past, using old technology, unable to stop modern threats.
Nowadays, you need managed EDR anti virus software.
Read my full article ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
It's because their antivirus software is stuck in the past, using old technology, unable to stop modern threats.
Nowadays, you need managed EDR anti virus software.
Read my full article ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
“Negate lunar ability” sounds random. That’s the point.
Then join them with a special character, and add in a few numerals and capital letters = A long and strong password
Negate44>luNar<8ability
Try it.
Read my full article on LSD passwords below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
Then join them with a special character, and add in a few numerals and capital letters = A long and strong password
Negate44>luNar<8ability
Try it.
Read my full article on LSD passwords below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
theantivirusguy.substack.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:09 AM
“Negate lunar ability” sounds random. That’s the point.
Then join them with a special character, and add in a few numerals and capital letters = A long and strong password
Negate44>luNar<8ability
Try it.
Read my full article on LSD passwords below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
Then join them with a special character, and add in a few numerals and capital letters = A long and strong password
Negate44>luNar<8ability
Try it.
Read my full article on LSD passwords below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
Myth: Strong passwords are enough.
Truth: Passwords are stolen in breaches you don’t control.
Read my full article on 2FA / MFA below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#TheDataBackupGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
Read my full article on 2FA / MFA below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#TheDataBackupGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
Making Cyber Security Simple (tip 1)
1. Use 2FA / MFA everywhere
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October 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Myth: Strong passwords are enough.
Truth: Passwords are stolen in breaches you don’t control.
Read my full article on 2FA / MFA below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#TheDataBackupGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
Read my full article on 2FA / MFA below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#TheDataBackupGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
Fileless malware doesn’t leave a trace on your hard drive, it operates in your computer’s memory. This means old-school antivirus tools, which scan files for known virus file fingerprints, often miss fileless malware.
Read my full article below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
Read my full article below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
Making Cyber Security Simple (tip 3)
3️⃣ Use a Managed Anti Virus (EDR) instead of stand alone consumer Anti Virus
theantivirusguy.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Fileless malware doesn’t leave a trace on your hard drive, it operates in your computer’s memory. This means old-school antivirus tools, which scan files for known virus file fingerprints, often miss fileless malware.
Read my full article below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
Read my full article below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
Which of my BlueSky connections are also on Substack? If you are on Substack please drop a link to your Substack profile in the comments as I'd also like to follow you on there.
You can find me on Substack here ⬇️
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You can find me on Substack here ⬇️
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October 23, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Which of my BlueSky connections are also on Substack? If you are on Substack please drop a link to your Substack profile in the comments as I'd also like to follow you on there.
You can find me on Substack here ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com
You can find me on Substack here ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com
Short passwords are easier to remember, but also easier to hack.
Long and strong passwords are your best defence.
Think: “negate6
Read my article on LSD passwords below ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/theantiv...
Think: “negate6
Read my article on LSD passwords below ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/theantiv...
Making Cyber Security Simple (tip 2)
2️⃣ Use LSD Passwords (Long Strong and Different)
open.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Short passwords are easier to remember, but also easier to hack.
Long and strong passwords are your best defence.
Think: “negate6
Read my article on LSD passwords below ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/theantiv...
Think: “negate6
Read my article on LSD passwords below ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/theantiv...
Most people still rely on passwords alone.
That’s like locking your front door, then leaving your key under the doormat.
Use 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) as your second lock. It's like adding a combination padlock to your front door.
⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Use 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) as your second lock. It's like adding a combination padlock to your front door.
⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Making Cyber Security Simple (tip 1)
1. Use 2FA / MFA everywhere
theantivirusguy.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Most people still rely on passwords alone.
That’s like locking your front door, then leaving your key under the doormat.
Use 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) as your second lock. It's like adding a combination padlock to your front door.
⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Use 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) as your second lock. It's like adding a combination padlock to your front door.
⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Traditional consumer antivirus software hasn’t evolved since the late 1980s.
It still relies on virus signatures—fingerprints of known viruses.
Cyber criminals have found ways to outsmart this.
Read my full article below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
It still relies on virus signatures—fingerprints of known viruses.
Cyber criminals have found ways to outsmart this.
Read my full article below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
Making Cyber Security Simple (tip 3)
3️⃣ Use a Managed Anti Virus (EDR) instead of stand alone consumer Anti Virus
theantivirusguy.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Traditional consumer antivirus software hasn’t evolved since the late 1980s.
It still relies on virus signatures—fingerprints of known viruses.
Cyber criminals have found ways to outsmart this.
Read my full article below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
It still relies on virus signatures—fingerprints of known viruses.
Cyber criminals have found ways to outsmart this.
Read my full article below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
If you are still on Windows 10, you need to take some steps to ensure you receive another twelve month’s worth of “Security Patches”.
If you don’t do this you will be at risk, as you won’t automatically get enrolled in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates programme.
substack.com/@theantiviru...
If you don’t do this you will be at risk, as you won’t automatically get enrolled in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates programme.
substack.com/@theantiviru...
Chris #TheAntiVirusGuy Moody (@theantivirusguy)
If you are still on Windows 10, you need to take some steps to ensure you receive another twelve month’s worth of “Security Patches”.
If you don’t do this you will be at risk, as you won’t automatic...
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October 17, 2025 at 8:37 AM
If you are still on Windows 10, you need to take some steps to ensure you receive another twelve month’s worth of “Security Patches”.
If you don’t do this you will be at risk, as you won’t automatically get enrolled in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates programme.
substack.com/@theantiviru...
If you don’t do this you will be at risk, as you won’t automatically get enrolled in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates programme.
substack.com/@theantiviru...
Cyber criminals don’t target “big companies only”.
They target whoever is easiest. And if you’re an entrepreneur or sole trader without 2FA, you’re an easy target for them.
👉 Read my full article on 2 Factor Authentication ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/theantiv...
Chris #TheAntiVirusGuy
They target whoever is easiest. And if you’re an entrepreneur or sole trader without 2FA, you’re an easy target for them.
👉 Read my full article on 2 Factor Authentication ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/theantiv...
Chris #TheAntiVirusGuy
Making Cyber Security Simple (tip 1)
1. Use 2FA / MFA everywhere
open.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Cyber criminals don’t target “big companies only”.
They target whoever is easiest. And if you’re an entrepreneur or sole trader without 2FA, you’re an easy target for them.
👉 Read my full article on 2 Factor Authentication ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/theantiv...
Chris #TheAntiVirusGuy
They target whoever is easiest. And if you’re an entrepreneur or sole trader without 2FA, you’re an easy target for them.
👉 Read my full article on 2 Factor Authentication ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/theantiv...
Chris #TheAntiVirusGuy
Would your password survive a brute-force attack?
Most wouldn’t.
But one built with three unusual random words, a special character, and a number? That could take centuries to crack.
👉 Read my full article on LSD passwords below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
#TheAntiVirusGuy
But one built with three unusual random words, a special character, and a number? That could take centuries to crack.
👉 Read my full article on LSD passwords below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
#TheAntiVirusGuy
Making Cyber Security Simple (tip 2)
2️⃣ Use LSD Passwords (Long Strong and Different)
theantivirusguy.substack.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Would your password survive a brute-force attack?
Most wouldn’t.
But one built with three unusual random words, a special character, and a number? That could take centuries to crack.
👉 Read my full article on LSD passwords below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
#TheAntiVirusGuy
But one built with three unusual random words, a special character, and a number? That could take centuries to crack.
👉 Read my full article on LSD passwords below ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/making-cyb...
#TheAntiVirusGuy
Your pet’s name and a date is not a good password.
"Fluffy2019" might be easy to remember, but it’s also very easy for the cyber criminals to crack.
Instead, use LSD passwords: Long, Strong, and Different.
👉 Read the full article below ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/theantiv...
"Fluffy2019" might be easy to remember, but it’s also very easy for the cyber criminals to crack.
Instead, use LSD passwords: Long, Strong, and Different.
👉 Read the full article below ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/theantiv...
Making Cyber Security Simple (tip 2)
2️⃣ Use LSD Passwords (Long Strong and Different)
open.substack.com
October 12, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Your pet’s name and a date is not a good password.
"Fluffy2019" might be easy to remember, but it’s also very easy for the cyber criminals to crack.
Instead, use LSD passwords: Long, Strong, and Different.
👉 Read the full article below ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/theantiv...
"Fluffy2019" might be easy to remember, but it’s also very easy for the cyber criminals to crack.
Instead, use LSD passwords: Long, Strong, and Different.
👉 Read the full article below ⬇️
open.substack.com/pub/theantiv...
Making Cyber Security Simple tip 2️⃣ Use LSD Passwords (Long Strong and Different).
open.substack.com/pub/theantiv...
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#TheDataBackupGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
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Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#TheDataBackupGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
Making Cyber Security Simple (tip 2)
2️⃣ Use LSD Passwords (Long Strong and Different)
open.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Making Cyber Security Simple tip 2️⃣ Use LSD Passwords (Long Strong and Different).
open.substack.com/pub/theantiv...
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#TheDataBackupGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
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Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
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Hackers don’t need to “crack your password.” They just buy leaked password lists for a few pounds, then try your breached credentials everywhere online.
If you reuse passwords, you’re at risk. Read my newsletter article on 2FA here ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Chris
If you reuse passwords, you’re at risk. Read my newsletter article on 2FA here ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy's cyber security tips
1. Use 2FA / MFA everywhere
theantivirusguy.substack.com
October 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Hackers don’t need to “crack your password.” They just buy leaked password lists for a few pounds, then try your breached credentials everywhere online.
If you reuse passwords, you’re at risk. Read my newsletter article on 2FA here ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Chris
If you reuse passwords, you’re at risk. Read my newsletter article on 2FA here ⬇️
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Chris
Read my latest newsletter including the 1st tip to make "cyber security simple" below.
Over the next few weeks, I'm going to be writing about a series of steps you can take, that will massively improve your own cyber security.
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy
Over the next few weeks, I'm going to be writing about a series of steps you can take, that will massively improve your own cyber security.
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy
#TheAntiVirusGuy's cyber security tips
1. Use 2FA / MFA everywhere
theantivirusguy.substack.com
October 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Read my latest newsletter including the 1st tip to make "cyber security simple" below.
Over the next few weeks, I'm going to be writing about a series of steps you can take, that will massively improve your own cyber security.
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy
Over the next few weeks, I'm going to be writing about a series of steps you can take, that will massively improve your own cyber security.
theantivirusguy.substack.com/p/theantivir...
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy
Phishing Attacks: One of the biggest cyber threats to UK small businesses
aslcomputerservices.blogspot.com/2025/09/phis...
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
aslcomputerservices.blogspot.com/2025/09/phis...
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
Phishing Attacks: One of the biggest cyber threats to UK small businesses
Phishing Attacks: One of the biggest cyber threats to UK small businesses Phishing remains the most prevalent and damaging cyber threat faci...
aslcomputerservices.blogspot.com
September 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Phishing Attacks: One of the biggest cyber threats to UK small businesses
aslcomputerservices.blogspot.com/2025/09/phis...
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
aslcomputerservices.blogspot.com/2025/09/phis...
Chris
#TheAntiVirusGuy and
#ThePasswordGuy
How good is your anti virus protection?
This morning, I installed SentinelOne anti virus for a new client.
I removed McAfee and installed SentinelOne for them. Eleven minutes later SentinelOne picked up on something suspicious and killed / quarantined .....
substack.com/@theantiviru...
This morning, I installed SentinelOne anti virus for a new client.
I removed McAfee and installed SentinelOne for them. Eleven minutes later SentinelOne picked up on something suspicious and killed / quarantined .....
substack.com/@theantiviru...
September 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM
How good is your anti virus protection?
This morning, I installed SentinelOne anti virus for a new client.
I removed McAfee and installed SentinelOne for them. Eleven minutes later SentinelOne picked up on something suspicious and killed / quarantined .....
substack.com/@theantiviru...
This morning, I installed SentinelOne anti virus for a new client.
I removed McAfee and installed SentinelOne for them. Eleven minutes later SentinelOne picked up on something suspicious and killed / quarantined .....
substack.com/@theantiviru...