Gabriel E. Hall
Gabriel E. Hall is a passionate malware researcher who has been working for 2-spyware for almost a decade. After starting as one of contributors, now she works as a Senior Editor of the project. Every single night she dreams of the safer online world; however, each of her mornings starts with the disappointing industry news reporting about newly-found malware. During her long years spent in IT industry, she has accumulated an extensive background related to computer security. She prepared hundreds of malware removal guides that helped people prevent different kinds of viruses. Several years ago, she also started writing her personal blog covering such themes as ransomware, phishing attacks, tech support scams and malware distribution strategies. When she isn’t on the latest viruses, Gabriel spends time connecting with her friends and family. She also loves good music, food and reading interior design magazines.

Facebook Messenger Malware Flaw: 2026 Status and Safety
The Messenger for Windows flaw was patched in 2020 and the desktop app closed on December 15, 2025. See the timeline, what remains and safe steps.Web browsers and vulnerabilitiesGabriel E. Hall ·
Government Spying in 2026: How to Protect Yourself
Government spying in 2026: Section 702 lapsed in June, yet collection can run to March 2027. What it means for you, plus six steps to protect yourself.NewsGabriel E. Hall ·
Japanese Computer Virus Plan in 2026: What Happened
Japan never publicly released the "good virus" of 2019. In 2025 it passed an active cyber defense law instead. Here is what that means in 2026.SecurityGabriel E. Hall ·
Maastricht University Ransomware Attack: 2026 Update
Maastricht University hack of 2019: Clop ransomware hit 267 systems, UM paid 30 bitcoin, and prosecutors later seized part of it. 2026 recap.Viruses and parasitesGabriel E. Hall · TYPEViruses and parasitesFILEDOct 7, 2026Viruses and parasitesClop MOVEit Breach 2026: Siemens Energy and VictimsClop MOVEit Breach 2026: Siemens Energy and Victims
Clop's MOVEit attack hit Siemens Energy and over 600 organizations. CVE-2023-34362, the timeline, what changed and how to protect file transfer tools.Viruses and parasitesGabriel E. Hall ·
UNNAMED1989 WeChat Ransomware: 2026 Facts and Tencent Strings
UNNAMED1989 hit over 100,000 PCs in China in 2018 and asked 110 yuan via WeChat. The author was arrested, files are decryptable. What tencent1989 means.NewsGabriel E. Hall · TYPEWeb browsers and vulnerabilitiesFILEDOct 7, 2026Web browsers and vulnerabilitiesHackerOne Rogue Employee Case: What We Know in 2026HackerOne Rogue Employee Case: What We Know in 2026
A HackerOne employee stole bug reports in 2022 to claim bounties and was fired. What happened next, HackerOne news since then, and insider threat lessons.Web browsers and vulnerabilitiesGabriel E. Hall · TYPENewsFILEDOct 7, 2026NewsAdobe FTC Lawsuit: 2026 Settlement ExplainedAdobe FTC Lawsuit: 2026 Settlement Explained
Adobe agreed to a $150 million settlement in March 2026 over its hidden cancellation fee. What the FTC case alleged, what changed and what to check.NewsGabriel E. Hall · TYPESecurityFILEDOct 7, 2026SecurityAlibaba Log4j Suspension in 2026: What HappenedAlibaba Log4j Suspension in 2026: What Happened
China's MIIT suspended Alibaba Cloud's threat-sharing deal over Log4j. What the suspension meant, the six month review, and what we found for 2026.SecurityGabriel E. Hall · TYPEViruses and parasitesFILEDOct 7, 2026Viruses and parasitesMoneybird Ransomware News 2026: Agrius UpdateMoneybird Ransomware News 2026: Agrius Update
Moneybird is a C++ ransomware linked to Iran's Agrius group. What it does, what we could confirm in 2026, and how Israeli firms can cut the risk.Viruses and parasitesGabriel E. Hall ·
vBulletin Hack and Exploits: 2026 Security Update
vBulletin had a 2019 zero-day, a 2020 patch bypass and 2025 API flaws exploited in the wild. Which versions are at risk in 2026 and how to secure a forum.Web browsers and vulnerabilitiesGabriel E. Hall ·
Ubisoft DDoS Lawsuit and R6 Siege Attacks: 2026 Update
Ubisoft won a 153,094 dollar judgment over a Rainbow Six Siege DDoS service in 2021. The full timeline, the 2025 Siege breach and steps for players.SecurityGabriel E. Hall · TYPESecurityFILEDOct 7, 2026SecurityKeePass Vulnerability CVE-KeePass Vulnerability CVE-2023-32784: 2026 Status
KeePass CVE-2023-32784 was fixed in KeePass 2.54. Is KeePass safe in 2026, what the exploit could do, the 2025 fake KeePass malware and what to do now.SecurityGabriel E. Hall · TYPESpam and phishingFILEDOct 7, 2026Spam and phishingTruist Phishing Email Scams in 2026: How to Spot ThemTruist Phishing Email Scams in 2026: How to Spot Them
Truist phishing emails and texts still circulate in 2026. How to spot a fake Truist alert, where to report it, the FBI case behind it and safe steps.Spam and phishingGabriel E. Hall · TYPEViruses and parasitesFILEDOct 7, 2026Viruses and parasitesKoSpy Android Spyware by APT37: 2026 UpdateKoSpy Android Spyware by APT37: 2026 Update
KoSpy is North Korean APT37 spyware that hid in fake utility apps on Google Play. What it stole, what changed by 2026, and how to check your Android phone.Viruses and parasitesGabriel E. Hall · TYPESecurityFILEDOct 7, 2026SecurityKodi Forum Data Breach: 2026 Facts and What to DoKodi Forum Data Breach: 2026 Facts and What to Do
Kodi's MyBB forum breach in February 2023 exposed about 400,000 users. What leaked, what changed by 2026, BreachForums' fate and the steps to take.SecurityGabriel E. Hall · TYPENewsFILEDOct 7, 2026NewsApex Legends Hack and Save Titanfall: 2026 UpdateApex Legends Hack and Save Titanfall: 2026 Update
The 2021 savetitanfall.com Apex Legends hack, what happened to Titanfall after it, the 2024 ALGS tournament hack and how to keep your EA account safe in 2026.NewsGabriel E. Hall · TYPESpam and phishingFILEDOct 7, 2026Spam and phishingFacebook Messenger Phishing Scams in 2026: How to Spot ThemFacebook Messenger Phishing Scams in 2026: How to Spot Them
Messenger phishing still spreads through hacked friends' accounts in 2026. How the scam works, the Is this you video trick, and what to do if you clicked.Spam and phishingGabriel E. Hall · TYPEViruses and parasitesFILEDOct 7, 2026Viruses and parasitesMirai Minecraft DDoS Record: Wynncraft and 2026 BotnetsMirai Minecraft DDoS Record: Wynncraft and 2026 Botnets
A Mirai botnet hit Minecraft server Wynncraft with 2.5 Tbps in 2022. By 2026 the record is 31.4 Tbps from Aisuru-Kimwolf. Timeline, risks, steps.Viruses and parasitesGabriel E. Hall ·
River City Media Spam List: What to Do in 2026
The River City Media spam list exposed 393 million unique emails in 2017. How to check yours in 2026, how they got it, and the River City Data mix-up.Spam and phishingGabriel E. Hall · TYPESecurityFILEDOct 7, 2026SecurityGoogle Bard Security Limitations: What 2026 Gemini ShowsGoogle Bard Security Limitations: What 2026 Gemini Shows
Google Bard is now Gemini. What the 2023 Bard security limits were, how attackers misuse Gemini in 2026 per Google, and how to avoid AI phishing.SecurityGabriel E. Hall ·