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Gabriel E. Hall

Passionate web researcher

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.

Ransomware, Viruses

Ransed ransomware virus

Ransed ransomware asks for 25 dollars to set your files free Ransed ransomware is a malicious virus that encrypts files on victim’s computer in

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Trojans, Viruses

Magala virus

Magala Trojan exploits victim's computer to generate pay-per-click revenue Magala Trojan is a computer virus that targets Windows OS and uses virtual desktops to

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Adware, Viruses

Plugins Button ads

After the installation Plugins Button starts delivering potentially dangerous ads Plugins Button is an application that is presented as a tool that helps to

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Adware, Viruses

Online Application virus

Things to remember about Online Application virus Online Application (by Microleaves) is a questionable ad-supported program that displays advertisements on computer’s screen. The program

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Ransomware, Viruses

NZMR ransomware virus

NZMR ransomware asks for half a thousand US dollars as a ransom NZMR ransomware is a malicious computer virus that encrypts files and demands

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Adware, Viruses

Open Plugins ads

Open Plugins is a name of a dubious website that asks for your password OpenPlugins.com is available as the website which supposedly grants you

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Malware, Viruses

Adwind virus

Adwind Trojan might open backdoor and install various malicious programs Adwind is a dangerous Trojan horse that might attack Windows, Linux and Mac operating

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Adware, Viruses

Mackeeperapp.mackeeper.com ads

Ads by Mackeeperapp.mackeeper.com urge you to install a questionable system optimizer Mackeeperapp.mackeeper.com is a website used in MacKeeper promotion campaigns. If your browser repetitiously

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Stealing programs, Viruses

Safewebsearches.com virus

Safewebsearches.com offers you “safe search” services Safewebsearches.com virus functions as a search tool which promotes safe surfing. It is commendable that the tool is

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Adware, Viruses

CondRed ads

CondRed ads can turn your web surfing to unbearable activity CondRed is an adware program that installs “Google Mail Checker” and “Google Docs Offline” extensions

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Adware, Viruses

CopyBinary.me ads

CopyBinary.me ads attempt to get users involved in affiliate scam CopyBinary.me ads that continuously show while browsing the web are the most obvious indicators

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Stealing programs, Viruses

QuickWeatherAlert Toolbar

Reasons why you shouldn't use QuickWeatherAlert as your weather information provider QuickWeatherAlert Toolbar is a browser extension created by Mindspark Interactive Network which claims

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Stealing programs, Viruses

Newsfyour.com virus

The cause of Newsfyour.com redirect issue Newsfyour.com is a questionable search site designed for Russian-speaking computer users. However, it is promoted in a quite

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