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DataProtect

Posted: November 17, 2010

DataProtect (or Data Protect) is a fake anti-spyware program that through the use of deceiving tactics, is able to extort money from unsuspecting computer users. Data Protect uses fake system alerts and falsified system scans to persuade purchase of the corrupt DataProtect application. Data Protect is not an effective tool for the detection and removal of computer parasites. Remove DataProtect from the system immediately.

File System Modifications

  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name
    1 C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Desktop\DataProtect2010.exe
    2 C:\Program Files\DataProtect\DataProtect.exe
    3 C:\Program Files\DataProtect\DataProtectcfg.exe
    4 C:\Program Files\DataProtect\DataProtectMon.exe
    5 C:\Program Files\DataProtect\uninst.exe

Registry Modifications

  • The following newly produced Registry Values are:
    HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\DataProtectHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\DataProtectPartnerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\..{RunKeys}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\dataprotectHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\[APPLICATION]\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall..{Uninstaller}dataprotect

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