CertVerify - A Scanner That Files With Compromised Or Untrusted Code Signing Certificates

The CertVerify is a tool designed to detect executable files (exe, dll, sys) that have been signed with untrusted or leaked code signing certificates. The purpose of this tool is to identify potentially malicious files that have been signed using certificates that have been compromised, stolen, or are not from a trusted source.

Why is this tool needed?

Executable files signed with compromised or untrusted code signing certificates can be used to distribute malware and other malicious software. Attackers can …

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