After completing malware removal steps, what is the next step the technician should take?

End-user education is crucial after malware removal to prevent recurrence. Teaching safe browsing habits and security awareness completes the remediation cycle.

Mark Soper – Mike Meyers ' Lab Manualstates:

“Educating the user after malware remediation is part of the CompTIA malware response methodology. This includes training on phishing and safe practices.”