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Karsten Hahn
I have been working at GDATA CyberDefense AG, a German antivirus and MXDR vendor since 2015, starting as Malware Analyst and now as Principle Malware Researcher. I hold a master's degree in computer science and have a passion for malware analysis.
My interest began as a teenager when my computer was infected, and I received help online to remove it. This experience sparked my fascination with malware. I completed a one-year training in malware removal and volunteered for system disinfection.
I noticed an increasing number of people seeking help for malware infections, especially with irreversible damage from ransomware. This motivated me to shift my focus to prevention, because I wanted to equip people with the knowledge to protect themselves and others from malware infections.
My interest began as a teenager when my computer was infected, and I received help online to remove it. This experience sparked my fascination with malware. I completed a one-year training in malware removal and volunteered for system disinfection.
I noticed an increasing number of people seeking help for malware infections, especially with irreversible damage from ransomware. This motivated me to shift my focus to prevention, because I wanted to equip people with the knowledge to protect themselves and others from malware infections.
Publications - Essays and Guides
I have written these articles for GDATA Techblog. They are listed in reverse order of appearence (newest on top).
Publications - Malware Analysis Reports
These are my reports of new campaigns, malware families or infection chains in reverse order of appearance.
Who I am
Principal Malware Researcher at GDATA CyberDefense AG with more than 10 years of experience
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