Windows Foolproof Protector

Posted: April 13, 2012

Threat Metric

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Threat Level: The threat level scale goes from 1 to 10 where 10 is the highest level of severity and 1 is the lowest level of severity. Each specific level is relative to the threat's consistent assessed behaviors collected from SpyHunter's risk assessment model.

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Volume Count: Similar to the detection count, the Volume Count is specifically based on the number of confirmed and suspected threats infecting systems on a daily basis. High volume counts usually represent a popular threat but may or may not have infected a large number of systems. High detection count threats could lay dormant and have a low volume count. Criteria for Volume Count is relative to a daily detection count.

Trend Path: The Trend Path, utilizing an up arrow, down arrow or equal symbol, represents the level of recent movement of a particular threat. Up arrows represent an increase, down arrows represent a decline and the equal symbol represent no change to a threat's recent movement.

% Impact (Last 7 Days): This demonstrates a 7-day period change in the frequency of a malware threat infecting PCs. The percentage impact correlates directly to the current Trend Path to determine a rise or decline in the percentage.

Threat Level:	10/10
Infected PCs:	7

First Seen:	April 13, 2012
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Windows Foolproof Protector is an addition to the FakeVimes family of fake anti-virus programs. Like all of other members of this family, Windows Foolproof Protector uses fake warning message and inaccurate scanner results to encourage you to spend money on registering Windows Foolproof Protector, which is noted as a pointless and self-endangering act by SpywareRemove.com malware researchers. Due to Windows Foolproof Protector's ability to cause security problems by blocking unrelated applications or hijacking your web browser, prompt removal of Windows Foolproof Protector with suitable anti-malware software is always recommended.

Windows Foolproof Protector – a Computer Watchdog with a Rabid Bite

Windows Foolproof Protector pretends to be a font of a multitude of PC security features, including an Advanced Process Control (that replaces Task Manager without your consent), phishing protection and anti-virus scans, but the true purpose of these features is to dam up your real security software and provide fake system information. Warning messages from Windows Foolproof Protector can take a variety of forms, but always contain information that's not related to any actual attacks or infections, and SpywareRemove.com malware researchers encourage you to ignore Windows Foolproof Protector's fake messages.

The FakeVimes family also includes such recent examples of scamware as Privacy Guard Pro, PrivacyGuard Pro 2.0, Extra Antivirus, Fast Antivirus 2009, Presto TuneUp, Windows Security Suite, Smart Virus Eliminator, Packed.Generic.245, Volcano Security Suite, Windows Enterprise Suite, Enterprise Suite, Additional Guard, Live PC Care, PC Live Guard, Live Enterprise Suite, Security Antivirus, My Security Wall, CleanUp Antivirus and Smart Security.

Windows Foolproof Protector's fake security functionality isn't confined to just giving you bad advice, either; jealously, Windows Foolproof Protector will block other security, anti-malware and diagnostic programs, as well as some types of scamware, to insure that Windows Foolproof Protector is the only thing you can turn to in your hour of need. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend that you turn away from the solution that Windows Foolproof Protector offers - buying its software, since the purchasable version of Windows Foolproof Protector doesn't offer anything better than the free version.

Giving Your PC the Real Protection That Can Do Away with Windows Foolproof Protector

Many types of necessary security and anti-malware programs are blocked by Windows Foolproof Protector while Windows Foolproof Protector is active, which is why SpywareRemove.com malware researchers suggest that you deactivate Windows Foolproof Protector before you try to scan your PC. Standard techniques to disable Windows Foolproof Protector's startup routine include booting from a removable drive, booting from a networked drive or booting into Safe Mode. Optionally, you may also want to register Windows Foolproof Protector with the key '0W000-000B0-00T00-E0020' for no charge.

Since Windows Foolproof Protector makes Registry changes and other system alterations that can redirect your web browser and make it difficult to access other applications, you should reserve manual removal methods for use only after you've attempted to use appropriate anti-malware software to remove Windows Foolproof Protector. Windows Foolproof Protector may also be installed with other PC threats, and SpywareRemove.com malware experts always recommend that you scan your entire PC after you see any symptoms of an individual infection such as Windows Foolproof Protector.

Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:

%APPDATA%\Protector-oerw.exe

File name: Protector-oerw.exe
Size: 1.94 MB (1944576 bytes)
MD5: e2610eadd19e12e745cafbc8662d6c45
Detection count: 64
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %APPDATA%
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: April 13, 2012

%APPDATA%\Protector-efhc.exe

File name: Protector-efhc.exe
Size: 1.93 MB (1939968 bytes)
MD5: 393af3c7306664675f094c1ad1f04d6f
Detection count: 5
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %APPDATA%
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: April 13, 2012

%Desktop%\Windows Foolproof Protector.lnk

File name: %Desktop%\Windows Foolproof Protector.lnk
File type: Shortcut
Mime Type: unknown/lnk
Group: Malware file

%CommonStartMenu%\Programs\Windows Foolproof Protector.lnk

File name: %CommonStartMenu%\Programs\Windows Foolproof Protector.lnk
File type: Shortcut
Mime Type: unknown/lnk
Group: Malware file

%AppData%\Protector-.exe

File name: %AppData%\Protector-.exe
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file

%AppData%\result.db

File name: %AppData%\result.db
Mime Type: unknown/db
Group: Malware file

%AppData%\NPSWF32.dll

File name: %AppData%\NPSWF32.dll
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
Group: Malware file

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

HKEY..\..\{Value}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableRegistryTools" = 0HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableTaskMgr" = 0HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect" = 0HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableRegedit" = 0HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system "EnableLUA" = 0HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system "ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin" = 0HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system "ConsentPromptBehaviorUser" = 0HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings "net" = "2012-4-7_2"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings "UID" = "ahwohainwk"HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Inspector"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\aswUpdSv.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\atcon.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\advxdwin.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\aswRunDll.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\inetlnfo.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\MSASCui.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\bidef.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\dvp95.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\tds-3.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\winupdate.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ozn695m5.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\rtvscn95.exe

Additional Information

The following messages's were detected:

#	Message
1	Error Trojan activity detected. System data security is at risk. It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan.
2	Warning Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet C:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server.
3	Warning! Identity theft attempt Detected Hidden connection IP: 58.82.12.124 Target: Your passwords for sites