Emsisoft Malware-Info

Name: Adware.Win32.ProtectDefender

Risklevel: Low Risk

Description:

ProtectDefender is a rogue security program. This is a new variant from Winiguard/Winisoft family. The author of ProtectDefender also made ArmorDefender, DefendAPc, SysDefenders, InSysSecure, SysProtector, APcDefender, PcProtectar, PcsProtector, GreatDefender, APCProtect, ProtectPcs, SysDefence, TheDefend, GuardPcs, IGuardPc, SiteAdware, AntiTroy, AntiKeep, AntiAdd, RESpyWare, REAnti, KeepCop, SecureKeeper, LinkSafeness, AntiAid, SystemFighter, SystemVeteran, BlockProtector, BlockKeeper, BlockScanner, BlockWatcher, SoftStronghold, ShieldSafeness, SoftVeteran, SoftSoldier, SoftCop, TrustFighter, TrustSoldier, SafeFighter, SecureVeteran, etc. To further convince victims, ProtectDefender will also create numerous junk files with random names on your computer that will be detected as malware when the program scans your computer, but will not allow you to remove them until you purchase it.

Removal instructions for Adware ProtectDefender:

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More details about this danger:

Installation: Installed through EXE

Process: ProtectDefender.exe

Screenshots:

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Used folders:

  • C:\Program Files\ProtectDefender Software\ProtectDefender\
  • C:\Program Files\ProtectDefender Software\ProtectDefender\quarantine\
  • C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Cookies\
  • C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Desktop\
  • C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\

Used files:

  • C:\Program Files\ProtectDefender Software\ProtectDefender\always_delete.xml
    [39 Bytes] XML File
  • C:\Program Files\ProtectDefender Software\ProtectDefender\always_skip.xml
    [39 Bytes] XML File
  • C:\Program Files\ProtectDefender Software\ProtectDefender\ProtectDefender.exe
    [742928 Bytes] EXE File
  • C:\Program Files\ProtectDefender Software\ProtectDefender\Uninstall.exe
    [866304 Bytes] EXE File
  • C:\Program Files\ProtectDefender Software\ProtectDefender\quarantine\quarantine.xml
    [38 Bytes] XML File
  • C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Cookies\user@protectdefender[2].txt
    [82 Bytes] TXT File
  • C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Desktop\ProtectDefender.lnk
    [1939 Bytes] LNK File
  • C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\ProtectDefender.lnk
    [1945 Bytes] LNK File

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