XP Protection 2013

Posted: May 6, 2013

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Ranking:	2,795
Threat Level:	1/10
Infected PCs:	9,148

First Seen:	May 6, 2013
Last Seen:	October 17, 2023
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

XP Protection 2013 is a rogue anti-malware program that's based on the prolific FakeRean family and is installed on vulnerable Windows XP systems. XP Protection 2013 can't detect real malware or other PC threats, but pretends to be able to detect a high range of Trojans, spyware, viruses and worms as a means of convincing you to register XP Protection 2013. This registration process transfers funds and sensitive financial information to criminals. SpywareRemove.com malware experts also emphasize that XP Protection 2013 always is a potent security hazard, as a result of its ability to block other programs, uninstall programs and control your browser (all features that are typical to its branch of FakeRean scamware). Meaningful security solutions combined with dependable anti-malware programs should be able to remove XP Protection 2013 when XP Protection 2013 is noticed, and should be employed immediately after any occurrence of an XP Protection 2013 infection.

XP Protection 2013: the 'Security' Software that Isn't Helping Windows XP... or Anything Else

In looks, XP Protection 2013 is identical to any common anti-malware scanner, but XP Protection 2013 actually doesn't include any of the real features an anti-malware, anti-virus or anti-spyware scanner should have. While XP Protection 2013 does display system scans and create multiple types of pop-up warnings, these displays always are used to create fake alerts about infections that aren't on your computer, with an emphasis on spyware and similar high-level threats.

Trying to use XP Protection 2013 to remove the threats that XP Protection 2013 claims to detect will redirect you to a software registration form that attempts to phish for your financial information, along with stealing some of your money directly. SpywareRemove.com malware experts also warn against other symptoms of a XP Protection 2013 infection, which can more meaningfully impact your PC's security than its simple pop-ups and scans:

XP Protection 2013 may block some programs automatically, including many programs that are associated with security or anti-malware services.
Some Windows-specific applications, such as Windows Update, also may be uninstalled entirely.
Finally, XP Protection 2013 even affects your web browser by blocking various sites (and using the opportunity to display a fake warning page that promotes XP Protection 2013).

Real PC Protection Versus XP Protection 2013's Sham of It

All of XP Protection 2013's behavior is fairly typical for the FakeRean family of rogue anti-malware products, with other members of XP Protection 2013's family (along with many other samples) Antivirus 2008 Pro, Antivirus XP 2008, Windows Antivirus 2008, Vista Antivirus 2008, PC Clean Pro, Antivirus Pro 2009, Rogue.Vista Antivirus 2008, AntiSpy Safeguard, ThinkPoint, Spyware Protection 2010, Internet Antivirus 2011, Palladium Pro, XP Anti-Virus 2011, CleanThis, XP Security 2012, XP Home Security 2012 and AntiVirus PRO 2015. Disabling XP Protection 2013 usually is necessary before you can even begin to delete XP Protection 2013 from your PC, and SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend booting your PC from a flash drive to achieve this expediently.

As far as fake anti-malware programs are concerned, XP Protection 2013 is a relatively advanced PC threat, and you usually shouldn't try to remove XP Protection 2013 on your own. Instead, a good anti-malware program should be used to delete XP Protection 2013 and any related PC threats that have a high chance of also being on your computer.

Technical Details

Additional Information

The following messages's were detected:

#	Message
1	Privacy threat! Spyware intrusion detected. Your system is infected. System integrity is at risk. Private data can be stolen by third parties, including credit card details and passwords. Click here to perform a security repair.
2	System hijack! System security threat was detected. Viruses and/or spyware may be damaging your system now. Prevent infection and data loss or stealing by running a free security scan.