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WinXProtector

Posted: April 1, 2008

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 6/10
Infected PCs: 55
First Seen: July 24, 2009
OS(es) Affected: Windows

ScreenshotWinXProtector is a rogue anti-spyware application that is designed to deceive users into buying the full version of their program. Usually, WinXProtector is downloaded and installed by a Trojan, through browser security exploits without your knowledge and permission. Once it is installed, WinXProtector will bombard you with hundreds of FAKE warning messages and 'Windows-Like' popups in your system tray claiming that your computer is infected with spyware. Once you click on this message, you will be directed to WinXProtector ‘s home page where you will be forced to purchase the commercial version of WinXProtector rogue anti-spyware application. Do NOT buy WinXProtector because it is designed only to lure Internet users out of their money.

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:



install_3966_MHwwfHx8fHx8fA_[1].exe File name: install_3966_MHwwfHx8fHx8fA_[1].exe
Size: 2.07 MB (2079744 bytes)
MD5: 1f6dec3335498051ea42477d9a9b500e
Detection count: 86
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 11, 2009
WinXProtector.exe File name: WinXProtector.exe
Size: 1.59 MB (1590784 bytes)
MD5: 136dcca7947d13d3bce52003b5c5c628
Detection count: 57
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 11, 2009

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