Olivia Morelli

Ransomware analyst

1634 articles

Olivia Morelli is News Editor at 2-Spyware.com. She covers topics such as computer protection, latest malware trends, software vulnerabilities, data breaches, and more. Olivia is particularly interested in ransomware viruses and enjoys writing in-depth articles about them. She is worried about the relentless growth of cybercrime, and she believes that awareness is the key factor in the fight against cybercrime. Therefore, she seeks to help people by sharing her knowledge about the latest scams, viruses, potentially unwanted programs, and their distribution methods. Olivia’s content is always based on rigorous research, however, she is known for her ability to provide technical information in an understandable language. Nothing can distract her when she immerses herself in work. Outside of work, she is busy studying as she pursues a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. When she’s not working or coding, she tries to find time for herself as she believes that solitude is the soul’s holiday. Loves coffee and long haul flights.

TYPENewsFILEDOct 7, 2026NewsEmail Virus Examples 2026: How to Spot Infected Email

Email Virus Examples 2026: How to Spot Infected Email

An email virus is an attachment or link that installs malware. Three classic examples, what Microsoft now blocks, and six steps to protect yourself.NewsOlivia Morelli · Oct 7, 2026

Firefox on Windows XP and Vista in 2026: Still Safe?

Firefox no longer supports Windows XP or Vista in 2026: 52.9.0 ESR was the last version. What that means, the timeline and safer options for old PCs.GeneralOlivia Morelli · Oct 7, 2026

PayPal Selfie and Photo ID Phishing: 2026 Warning

PayPal does not ask for a selfie with your ID and card by email. How the selfie phishing scam works in 2026, real ID checks, and how to report fakes.NewsOlivia Morelli · Oct 7, 2026

Minecraft Skin Malware in 2026: Are Skins Safe?

Minecraft skin malware hit 50,000 players in 2018. In 2026 the bigger risk is fake mods and clients that steal accounts. Timeline, risks and safe steps.NewsOlivia Morelli · Oct 7, 2026

MacUpdate Hack Cryptominer: OSX.CreativeUpdate in 2026

OSX.CreativeUpdate, found by Arnaud Abbati in 2018, mined Monero via hacked MacUpdate downloads. What it did, what followed and how to check a Mac in 2026.SecurityOlivia Morelli · Oct 7, 2026

Can SRT Subtitle Files Have Viruses? 2026 Answer

SRT subtitle files are plain text and cannot run on their own in 2026, but bugs in media players once let crafted subtitles take over devices.SecurityOlivia Morelli · Oct 7, 2026

Best Free Antivirus 2017 vs 2026: What Lab Tests Show Now

Our 2017 free antivirus list, checked against 2026 AV-TEST results: Avast Free, AVG Free and Microsoft Defender score at or near the top. What to use now.Anti-spyware softwareOlivia Morelli · Oct 7, 2026

Plumbytes vs SpyHunter in 2026: Review, Cost and Keys

Plumbytes vs SpyHunter in 2026: SpyHunter 5 is sold as a subscription, Plumbytes has little recent testing. Costs, free versions and license key risks.Anti-spyware softwareOlivia Morelli · Oct 7, 2026

Plumbytes Review 2026: Is It Still Safe vs Malwarebytes?

Plumbytes Anti-Malware looks abandoned in 2026: its site no longer loads. How it compares with Malwarebytes Free and Premium and what to install instead.Anti-spyware softwareOlivia Morelli · Oct 7, 2026TYPENewsFILEDOct 7, 2026NewsHow to Reset Safari on Mac in 2026: Full Steps

How to Reset Safari on Mac in 2026: Full Steps

Safari on Mac has no one-click reset in 2026. Reset it by clearing history, emptying caches, removing extensions and website data. Steps for Mac and iPhone.NewsOlivia Morelli · Oct 7, 2026TYPEMalwareRISKHighHITSWindowsFILEDOct 16, 2025Malware · High riskAccount Validation Request email scam

Remove Account Validation Request email scam

"Account Validation Request" is a scam email that could steal your account information within just a few clicks A new phishing campaign is making the rounds under the guise ofMalwareHigh riskOlivia Morelli · Oct 16, 2025TYPEMalwareRISKHighHITSWindowsFILEDJun 5, 2025Malware · High risk"Take Immediate Action" email scam

Remove "Take Immediate Action" email scam

"Take Immediate Action" is an email scam that attempts to trick you into providing your login information There is another batch of phishing emails circulating with the subject…MalwareHigh riskOlivia Morelli · Jun 5, 2025URL hxxp://prumphortry[.]comTYPEAdwareRISKMediumHITSWindowsFILEDJun 3, 2025Adware · Medium riskprumphortry[.]com

Remove Prumphortry.com ads

Prumphortry.com tricks users into enabling disruptive push notifications through misleading prompts Prumphortry.com is part of a growing network of websites designed to abuse the…AdwareMedium riskOlivia Morelli · Jun 3, 2025URL hxxp://stylegridconnect[.]comTYPEAdwareRISKMediumHITSWindowsFILEDMay 28, 2025Adware · Medium riskstylegridconnect[.]com

Remove Stylegridconnect.com scam

Stylegridconnect.com is a fake website that claims your system has been infected with viruses Stylegridconnect.com is a phishing website that mimics real security alerts, falsely…AdwareMedium riskOlivia Morelli · May 28, 2025URL hxxp://complexnetwork[.]co[.]inTYPEAdwareRISKMediumHITSWindowsFILEDApr 16, 2025Adware · Medium riskcomplexnetwork[.]co[.]in

Remove Complexnetwork.co.in ads

Complexnetwork.co.in is a deceptive website that makes users click on potentially dangerous links Complexnetwork.co.in is a deceptive website designed to trick users into enabling…AdwareMedium riskOlivia Morelli · Apr 16, 2025TYPEAdwareRISKMediumHITSWindowsFILEDMar 5, 2025Adware · Medium riskTrustedSafeFinder Mac

Remove TrustedSafeFinder Mac virus

TrustedSafeFinder is a dangerous cyberthreat that can compromise your Mac TrustedSafeFinder is a harmful Mac program built to take over web browsers, push annoying ads, and use…AdwareMedium riskOlivia Morelli · Mar 5, 2025URL hxxp://networktargetflow[.]co[.]inTYPEAdwareRISKMediumHITSWindowsFILEDFeb 25, 2025Adware · Medium risknetworktargetflow[.]co[.]in

Remove Networktargetflow.co.in ads

Networktargetflow.co.in is a deceptive website that promotes scam messages Networktargetflow.co.in is merely one of numerous impersonation websites spammers created to mislead…AdwareMedium riskOlivia Morelli · Feb 25, 2025URL hxxp://cabitauthiocine[.]comTYPEAdwareRISKMediumHITSWindowsFILEDFeb 6, 2025Adware · Medium riskcabitauthiocine[.]com

Remove Cabitauthiocine.com ads

Cabitauthiocine.com - a misleading site that tricks people into subscribing to push notifications Cabitauthiocine.com is a deceptive website that tricks visitors into allowing…AdwareMedium riskOlivia Morelli · Feb 6, 2025TYPEAdwareRISKMediumHITSMacFILEDFeb 3, 2025Adware · Medium riskOriginalAccessibilit Mac

Remove OriginalAccessibilit Mac virus

OriginalAccessibilit is Mac virus that can compromise your online security OriginalAccessibilit is a potentially harmful application that falls under the Adload malware category,…AdwareMedium riskOlivia Morelli · Feb 3, 2025TYPEAdwareRISKMediumHITSWindowsFILEDJan 8, 2025Adware · Medium riskSyncRemote Mac

Remove SyncRemote Mac virus

SyncRemote is dangerous Mac virus from Adload malware family that installs additional variants of itself SyncRemote is a type of malware that predominantly affects Mac devices,…AdwareMedium riskOlivia Morelli · Jan 8, 2025TYPEAdwareRISKMediumHITSWindowsFILEDDec 9, 2024Adware · Medium riskAdBlocker Professional adware

Remove AdBlocker Professional adware

AdBlocker Professional is a potentially unwanted browser extension that delivers ads during your browsing sessions AdBlocker Professional might seem like a useful extension that…AdwareMedium riskOlivia Morelli · Dec 9, 2024URL hxxp://watchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]topTYPEAdwareRISKMediumHITSWindowsFILEDDec 5, 2024Adware · Medium riskwatchgreatlyquickthe-file[.]top

Remove Watchgreatlyquickthe-file.top ads

Watchgreatlyquickthe-file.top - a misleading website that abuses the push notification feature for malicious intentions Watchgreatlyquickthe-file.top is a fraudulent website…AdwareMedium riskOlivia Morelli · Dec 5, 2024TYPERansomwareRISKHighHITSWindowsFILEDNov 12, 2024Ransomware · High riskScp ransomware

Remove Scp ransomware

Scp ransomware - a dangerous data-encrypting virus that demands money for a decryption tool Scp ransomware is a type of malicious software that cybercriminals use to extort money…RansomwareHigh riskOlivia Morelli · Nov 12, 2024URL hxxp://anapurnatop[.]topTYPEAdwareRISKMediumHITSWindowsFILEDNov 5, 2024Adware · Medium riskanapurnatop[.]top

Remove Anapurnatop.top ads

Anapurnatop.top uses a legitimate browser tool to spam users with potentially dangerous ads Anapurnatop.top is a deceptive site created by individuals aiming to exploit users for…AdwareMedium riskOlivia Morelli · Nov 5, 2024