MalwareDoctor Description

MalwareDoctor is a rogue anti-spyware application originating from the same group as the fake spyware remover MalwareDoc. Through insecure online downloads or security exploits on a computer, MalwareDoctor installs itself onto a system and begins bombarding the computer with numerous frustrating pop-up advertisements and false security alerts, stating that the system is infected. Fake system scans depict the same outcame. All of these so-called threats, however, are in fact legitimate programs that once deleted, will cause serious damage for the Windows system. These scare tactics are employed in order to intimidate the user into purchasing the full version of MalwareDoctor. LSP is a program that controls outbound traffic to secure your online activities.

Type: Rogue AntiSpyware Programs

Automatic Detection of MalwareDoctor

MalwareDoctor has typically the following processes in memory:

• Malware Doctor.exe

MalwareDoctor creates the following registry entries:

• HKEY_USERS\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Malware Doctor
• HKEY_USERS\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\Malware Doctor

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