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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.

Trojans, Viruses

Trojan BtcMine

Trojan BtcMine – malware that illegally uses victims' computers to mine crypto Trojan BtcMine is a coin mining malware that infiltrates machines through unsafe

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System tools, Viruses

Smart PC Care

Smart PC Care – a fake PC optimization tool that is actively promoting Driver Updater Smart PC Care is a fake system optimizer published

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Adware, Viruses

ERROR 268d3x8938

ERROR 268d3x8938 is a tech support scam which claims that suspicious activity was detected on user's PC ERROR 268d3x8938 is a technical support scam

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Adware, Viruses

Browsing Secure adware

Browsing Secure – a potentially unwanted program that disrupts web browsing activities Browsing Secure is an adware application that stealthily gets into users' computers

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Adware, Viruses

Mac Mechanic

Mac Mechanic is a questionable system optimization tool designed for Mac users Mac Mechanic is a potentially unwanted program that is advertised as a

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Ransomware, Viruses

GandCrab2 ransomware

GandCrab v2 – the second version of the notorious ransomware virus which is asking 500 USD to recover victim's files GandCrab v2 ransomware is

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Ransomware, Viruses

Thunder ransomware

Thunder ransomware – a hazardous computer virus which ads the .[thunderhelp@airmail.cc].thunder appendix to each affected file Thunder ransomware is a cryptovirus which was discovered

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Ransomware, Viruses

Deep ransomware

Deep ransomware — a serious virus which belongs to the Scarab family Deep ransomware, also known as Scarab-Deep ransomware, infiltrates the system secretly and encrypts

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Adware, Viruses

Aureate.Radiate

Aureate.Radiate adware — a PUP which produces numerous advertisements but does not bring any real value to users Aureate.Radiate is considered as a PUP

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Stealing programs, Viruses

Clipgrab virus

Clipgrab virus is a browser hijacker that urges users to buy products or services from sponsors  Clipgrab virus is a suspicious application that is

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Ransomware, Viruses

zzz12 ransomware

Zzz12 ransomware is a file-encrypting virus which aims to extort money from its victims Zzz12 ransomware is a hazardous cyber threat which uses AES

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Adware, Viruses

Baby Setup virus

Baby Setup virus – an adware application that may cause havoc on your PC Baby Setup virus is an adware program that stealthily enters

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Ransomware, Viruses

Jewsomware ransomware

Jewsomware – ransomware demands 300€ worth of ransom for encrypted file release Jewsomware is a severe malware infection that uses an AES cipher to lock up

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