Julie Splinters

Anti-malware specialist

Brief biography of Julie Splinters Julie Splinters is the News Editor of 2-spyware. Her bachelor was English Philology. However, her old interest in Japan and, particularly East Japan, motivated her to enter East Asia studies. While gaining knowledge about economic, political and social development of this region, she got acquainted with the issue of cyber operations capabilities. Particularly, North Korea‘s cyber capabilities became a highly intriguing topic for her leading her to this position in 2-spyware. Besides the work, she is also employed as a freelance English-Russian translator. Elaborating on her hobbies, Julie spends her free time in ballroom dance classes. Her other free time interests include martial arts and watching anime. The motto which inspires her – “Never give up.” She also admires Morgan Freeman and Phoolan Devi.

System tools, Viruses

PCBooster

PCBooster is a fake PC optimizer that tries to trick people into downloading it by pretending to be a Microsoft partner PCBooster is a

12 Jan 2021 Julie Splinters

Ransomware, Viruses

Aol ransomware

Aol ransomware – a file-locking parasite that demands a ransom to decrypt locked files Aol ransomware is malicious software that encrypts all non-system files on

11 Jan 2021 Julie Splinters

System tools, Viruses

PC Privacy Dock

PC Privacy Dock – a deceptive application that should not be trusted for the optimization of your device PC Privacy Dock (also can be

11 Jan 2021 Julie Splinters

Adware, Viruses

WPM virus

WPM adware: a program that tampers with your browser to show you intrusive ads WPM (also known as WPM18.8.0.212, WpManager, etc.) is a potentially

11 Jan 2021 Julie Splinters

Adware, Viruses

My Coupon Buddy

My Coupon Buddy is an app that can cause your browser to produce intrusive advertisements My Coupon Buddy is another web browser plugin, labeled

11 Jan 2021 Julie Splinters

Browser addons, Viruses

Mylucky Tab

Mylucky Tab – a browser hijacking software that collects browsing data Mylucky Tab is a potentially unwanted program categorized as a browser hijacker. It alters

11 Jan 2021 Julie Splinters

Browser Hijackers, Viruses

Baidu Toolbar

Baidu Toolbar is a toolbar that tries to promote the Conduit virus Baidu is a software product that belongs to the well-known software developer

8 Jan 2021 Julie Splinters

System tools, Viruses

SpeedUpMyComputer

SpeedUpMyComputer is PUP that promises to improve your PC and work performance SpeedUpMyComputer (can also be found as Speed Up My Computer) is a

8 Jan 2021 Julie Splinters

Adware, Viruses

MusixHub

MusixHub is an adware that may start causing redirects and dozens of annoying ads MusixHub is a potentially unwanted program that is also known

8 Jan 2021 Julie Splinters

Adware, Viruses

NetAssistant

NetAssistant – mistype correction app with a few unwanted features NetAssistant is a legitimate application, which was created by Freeze.com. However, no matter that

7 Jan 2021 Julie Splinters

Ransomware, Viruses

Covid-20 ransomware

Covid-20 ransomware – a cryptovirus demanding $1 million in BTC for a decryption tool Covid-20 ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts all files

7 Jan 2021 Julie Splinters

Browser Hijackers, Viruses

Entrusted Toolbar

Entrusted Toolbar is an unreliable application that takes over your web browser Entrusted Toolbar is a potentially unwanted application, which, just like Babylon Toolbar

7 Jan 2021 Julie Splinters

Adware, Viruses

Price Rocket ads

Price Rocket is the asware-type intruder that aims to control the online traffic Price Rocket is yet another untrustworthy application, which may start displaying

7 Jan 2021 Julie Splinters

Ransomware, Viruses

GVU virus

GVU virus is a screenlocker virus that asks for payments from German-speaking victims mainly GVU virus also called Gesellschaft zur Verfolgung von Urheberrechtsverletzungen virus

7 Jan 2021 Julie Splinters

Ransomware, Viruses

TorLocker virus

TorLocker ransomware is a virus that locks files and demands money for the decryption key TorLocker or CryptoLocker is officially listed as ransomware or

7 Jan 2021 Julie Splinters