Windows Background Protector

Posted: March 23, 2011

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Threat Level:	10/10
Infected PCs:	42

First Seen:	March 23, 2011
Last Seen:	May 6, 2024
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Windows Background Protector clones the code and appearance from many other threats, along with their functions. As a rogue security application, Windows Background Protector will present fake errors and statistics that make your PC look like a train wreck of malware infestation. Just disregarding Windows Background Protector, however, can damage your computer, because this threat can block applications related to security and system maintenance, as well as alter your web browser destinations and content. Removing Windows Background Protector should be a process that also spots any other possible malware threats, since this rogue security program is often distributed by Trojans that mimic alerts from Microsoft.

Protect Yourself from Windows Background Protector

Windows Background Protector is strikingly similar to other rogue security programs like Windows Lowlevel Solution and Windows System Optimizator. Even Windows Background Protector's delivery mechanism is the same – by way of the unhelpful Fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Malware. This Trojan infects your computer through a variety of surreptitious ways, and then bamboozles the user into installing Windows Background Protector's rogue security software payload.

This Trojan can be recognized by its distinctive errors messages that display in a red and gray pop-up window and warn you about an Unknown Win32/Trojan threat. After getting you to install Windows Background Protector or another rogue security program, the Trojan will force your computer into a reboot.

Then, you'll be treated to Windows Background Protector displaying itself enthusiastically along with the basic Windows startup routine every time you start your computer. Windows Background Protector will voluntarily categorize and rate aspects of your system and provide scanning services as well as general alerts.

Unfortunately, all information provided by Windows Background Protector is fake! The lot of Windows Background Protector's false features exist solely to connive you into giving up personal information and cash in the program's fraudulent registration process.

Don't Subject Yourself to Windows Background Protector's Pricks and Pins

There are more serious dangers involved with having Windows Background Protector on your PC, as well:

Windows Background Protector can block security applications from running, and may try to fool you by sticking in an error message about the programs being corrupted or infected. This can include basic Windows programs like Task Manager and the Registry Editor as well as well-known anti-virus products.
Your browser application may be hijacked while Windows Background Protector is active. Hijacking efforts can block out useful websites with advertisements, fake errors and other malicious content, force you to go to a malicious domain or change your search results in Google and other popular search engines.
Windows Background Protector may continue to run as a background memory process even when seemingly shut down. As long as Windows Background Protector is active, Windows Background Protector will interfere with your ability to access other programs and web-based resources.

If you let this state of affairs continue for too long, your PC could be seriously damaged by other malware attacks due to lack of anti-malware tools and exposure to malware-oriented websites. Remove Windows Background Protector and your PC will consequentially be much better protected from real malware threats!

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:

C:\rogueware samples\fake movies 2\d02c4a5f5c3ee7e409c1d50265867409674a61f8ef2b3a50db250e72e69d0d3b.exe

File name: d02c4a5f5c3ee7e409c1d50265867409674a61f8ef2b3a50db250e72e69d0d3b.exe
Size: 2.29 MB (2295296 bytes)
MD5: 33635a9e678e4f70a733fb60e63e7938
Detection count: 9
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: C:\rogueware samples\fake movies 2\d02c4a5f5c3ee7e409c1d50265867409674a61f8ef2b3a50db250e72e69d0d3b.exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: May 6, 2024