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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.

Adware, Viruses

Ads by KMPlayer

What is KMPlayer and why does it cause ads on its sidebar? KMPlayer is a widely used multimedia player which is also known as

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Files, Spyware related

autoexec.bat

The autoexec.bat file contains a set of system commands that are able to launch certain parasite components, modify system settings or manage files. It

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Files, Spyware related

AMS.exe

AMS.exe is a malicious executable file that starts a virus called AntiMalwareSuite. This is a rogue anti-spyware that uses misleading techniques for convincing its

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Files, Spyware related

iv.exe

iv.exe is a malicious executable file, which is related to Trojan Generic or Generic Backdoor family. All trojans that belong to this group of

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Files, Spyware related

adf.doc

The adf.doc file is dangerous to the computer system and your privacy. It belongs to a parasite, whose payload may differ depending on its

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Files, Spyware related

amir_civil.scr

The amir_civil.scr file is dangerous to the computer system and your privacy. It belongs to a parasite, whose payload may differ depending on its

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Anti-Spyware, Software

Emsisoft Anti Malware

Emsisoft Anti-Malware is a decent anti-malware, which provides a comprehensive computer protection against viruses, trojans, spyware, rootkits and other malicious software. A double Emsisoft

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Files, System files

winlogon.exe

winlogon.exe is a fully legitimate process, which shouldn't be terminated. It's a Microsoft Windows login process, which is important for handling Windows functions during

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Adware, Viruses

Shop-Up

Shop-Up is a legitimate program, which displays commercial pop-up ads that are filled with various notifications about discounts, coupons and similar deals. No matter

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Malware, Viruses

Outdated Browser Detected

'Outdated Browser Detected' is a misleading pop-up ad, which is used to make people install adware or other potentially unwanted programs. In most of

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Parasite removal tools, Software

Pocket KillBox

Pocket KillBox, or simply KillBox, is a tiny, but priceless utility designed for terminating harmful processes, deleting malicious files and folders containing malware. It’s

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Files, Spyware related

xyz.exe

xyz.exe is an executable file that starts a malicious process, launches certain parasite components or runs a destructive payload. Even if the xyz.exe file

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Files, Spyware related

Autorun.ico

The Autorun.ico file is dangerous to the computer system and your privacy. It belongs to a parasite, whose payload may differ depending on its

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Files, Spyware related

pw.exe

pw.exe is an executable file which primary purpose is to start a parasite or launch some of its components. Once executed, the pw.exe file

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Files, Spyware related

RegistryQuick.exe

RegistryQuick.exe is an executable file which primary purpose is to start a parasite or launch some of its components. Once executed, the RegistryQuick.exe file

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