Home Malware Programs Fake Warning Messages Internet Protection Firewall Alert

Internet Protection Firewall Alert

Posted: April 11, 2011

Internet Protection Firewall Alert is a common error message used by the Internet Protection rogue security application. Internet Protection doesn't actually provide firewall functions or any of Internet Protection's other advertised features, and so the Internet Protection Firewall Alert message is completely fake. Rogue security programs that use Internet Protection Firewall Alert messages are known for blocking security applications, creating fake system scan results, creating other types of fake system alerts and hijacking web browser to control the user's access to websites. Removing Internet Protection Firewall Alert problems from your PC involve removing the rogue security program that causes Internet Protection; this is achieved most simply through using a real anti-malware program.

Internet Protection Firewall Alert is the Last Alert You Want to See on Your PC

Internet Protection Firewall Alert isn't a type of message used by any currently known genuine anti-malware software. Instead, Internet Protection Firewall Alert is used by rogue security programs, most prominently Internet Protection, to scare you into purchasing a registration key. Internet Protection is also known as a copy of such threats as Antimalware Tool, Security Defender, Internet Defender and Antimalware Defender, and these rogue security programs may also make use of Internet Protection Firewall Alert.

The standard messages you may see from Internet Protection Firewall Alert include:

Internet Protection Firewall Alert
Your computer is being attacked from a remote machine!
Block Internet access to your computer to prevent system infection.
Attacker IP: [ip address]
Attack type: RCPT exploit

Internet Protection Firewall Alert
Suspicious activity in your registry system space was detected. Malware detected in your system. Data leaks and system damage are possible. Please use a deep scan option.

Internet Protection Firewall Alert
Warning
Keylogger activity detected!
Your account in social network is under attack. Click here to block unauthorized modification by removing threats (Recommended)

Since the rogue security program behind Internet Protection Firewall Alert can't detect remote attacks or infections, you should pay no mind to these dangerous-sounding warnings. Any attempts to purchase Internet Protection or another rogue security program that uses the Internet Protection Firewall Alert message will place your credit card, money and identity in peril as well as doing nothing to fix your computer problems.

Rogue security programs that use Internet Protection Firewall Alert may also show other fake messages, such as these:

Internet Protection
Your system has come under attack of harmful software. Click here to deactivate it.

Internet Protection
Your computer is under the infections threat. Run instant shield protection to safe your data and prevent Internet access to your credit card information. Select this to run instant shield.

Internet Protection
External software tries to control variety of your system files. This may lead to breaking of some data in your system. Click here to protect remote access to your PC & delete these programs.

Internet Protection
Spyware.IEMonster process is found. The virus is going to send your passwords from Internet browser (Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Outlook & others) to the third-parties. Click here for further protection of your data with Internet Protection.

Other Issues Related with Internet Protection Firewall Alert

Internet Protection Firewall Alert may be the most obvious problem you see, but Internet Protection Firewall Alert is rarely the only one. Rogue security programs that use Internet Protection Firewall Alert messages can also:

  • Hijack your web browser, restricting access to websites that contain malware solutions, and redirecting you to dangerous websites that can cause other infections or steal private information.
  • Restrict application usage, which can prevent you from viewing memory processes from Task Manager or stopping you from running anti-malware scans to delete Internet Protection Firewall Alert-related threats.
  • Alter system settings without your permission, especially by changing the Registry, which is difficult to restore to perfect health without automated assistance.

The solution to this is a simple two-step process: first, stop the infection behind Internet Protection Firewall Alert from running by using Safe Mode or a similar sterile operating mode. Secondly, use a good anti-malware product that's been updated for the latest PC threats. The majority of infections based on rogue security programs like Internet Protection Firewall Alert users will be easily defeated by this solution.

File System Modifications

  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name
    1 c:%UserProfile%\Desktop\Internet Protection.lnk
    2 c:%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\ins1.tmp
    3 c:%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\mv2.tmp
    4 c:\Program Files\Internet Protection\
    5 c:\Program Files\Internet Protection\Internet Protection.dll

Registry Modifications

  • The following newly produced Registry Values are:
    HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ""

Additional Information on Internet Protection Firewall Alert

  • The following messages's were detected:
    # Message
    1 'INFILTRATION ALERT
    Your computer is being attacked by a Internet Virus.
    It could be a password stealing attack, a trojan – dropper or similar'.

    'Windows Security alert
    Your system might be at risk now.
    Windows reports that computer is infected.
    Antivirus software helps to protect your computer against viruses and other
    security threats. Click here for the scan your computer using Internet Protection Firewall Alert'.

Loading...