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System Protector - Threats Detected Pop-up

Posted: April 2, 2009

Another in the long line of false security warnings from rogue anti-spyware System Protector, "System Protector - Threats Detected" pop-up is nothing but an aggressive form of scare tactic used to intimidate you into purchasing the "full version" of System Protector.

This "System Protector - Threats Detected" pop-up reads:
"System Protector - Threats detected. WARNING! 9 vulnerabilities found!!! Dangerous malware and viruses have been found during last scan. It is strongly recommended to remove all found threats from your computer."

Following these prompts and acquiring the "full version" of System Protector will do absolutely nothing for your system, and your computer will remain infected with this dangerous rogue anti-spyware.

File System Modifications

  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name
    1 %UserProfile%\Application Data\SpyProtectorSC_Base_new.dat
    2 %UserProfile%\Application Data\SpyProtectorSC_Config.ini
    3 %UserProfile%\Desktop\System Protector.lnk
    4 %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\System Protector\Purchase License.url
    5 %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\System Protector\Support Page.url
    6 %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\System Protector\System Protector.lnk
    7 C:\WINDOWS\system32\spyprotector.cpl
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