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Malware Protector 2008 Info & Removal Guide Malware Protector 2008 Info & Removal Guide
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Loading ...The purpose of this “Malware Protector 2008” article is to educate users on how to identify and remove Malware Protector 2008. This guide will be updated as more information becomes available. If you have any information about Malware Protector 2008 or you would like to share your experience dealing with Malware Protector 2008, we encourage you to post your comments. If you find this article useful and wish to conveniently view our recently added or updated articles, subscribe to our RSS feed.
Do you have Malware Protector 2008?
Malware Protector 2008 Description
Malware Protector 2008, or MalwareProtector 2008, is a rogue application from the Trojan.Zlob family of infections. Trojan.Zlob is installed without the user’s knowledge. Instead of getting a fake Microsoft system alert message, Trojan.Zlob has graduated to having a Malware screensaver that displays bugs that crawl all over the user’s screen, as well as a message that reads: “Warning! Spyware detected on your computer!”. Malware Protector 2008 manages to run in the user’s computer system background, and generates fake alert notifications stating that the computer has been infected. Malware Protector 2008 may also bring a toolbar attached (Nmwegbsf Toolbar) with icons named ‘Remove Popups’, ‘Scan Spyware’, ‘Security Test’ and ‘Spam Protection’.In addition, Malware Protector 2008 generates an interstitial page with the message:
“Reported Insecure Browsing: Navigation blocked.
Insecure Internet activity. Threat of virus attack
Due to insecure Internet browsing your PC can easily get infected with viruses, worms and trojans without your knowledge, and that can lead to system slowdown, freezes and crashes. Also insecure Internet activity can result in revealing your personal information. To get full advanced real-time protection for PC and Internet activity, install an antivirus and antispyware software. We recommend you to protect your PC now and continue safe Internet browsing. Click here to get full advanced real-time protection and continue browsing.
Continue to this website unprotected (not recommended)”
Trojan makers will use any means to advertise and promote the latest rogue anti-spyware programs. Do not let them hold your computer hostage or trick you into purchasing a program that may lead to further exposure to malware threats. Malware Protector 2008 scare tactics are an attempt to persuade the user into purchasing the full Malware Protector 2008 version of the program to remove the supposed threats. Malware Protector 2008 is the threat itself.
Type: Rogue AntiSpyware Programs
Detect Malware Protector 2008 Using SpyHunter
The detection of Malware Protector 2008 may be a difficult process and its removal may prove to be even more problematic, especially if it’s done without the assisstance of a removal tool. If you use a spyware removal tool such as SpyHunter, you can have SpyHunter automatically detect the files of Malware Protector 2008 and any other type of malware, spyware, adware, computer worm, rootkit, trojan, browser helper object infection that may be hidden on your PC. Why you should try SpyHunter’s Detection Scanner.To safely detect Malware Protector 2008, follow the instructions below:
- Once you download SpyHunter’s Detection Scanner, select “Start Scan” to run a full system scan to search for Malware Protector 2008 and any other security threat that may be on your PC.
- Once SpyHunter has detected Malware Protector 2008, you will need to purchase SpyHunter to continue on to the removal process.
- To complete the cleaning process, reboot your computer and run SpyHunter again to check for any remaining Malware Protector 2008 infections.
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Still Can’t Remove Malware Protector 2008?
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Malware Protector 2008 Anatomy
As new Malware Protector 2008 details are reported by our customers and findings from our Threat Research Center, we will update this section.Malware Protector 2008 Solution: With SpyHunter you can remedy Malware Protector 2008 in one simple press of a button. We recommend you download SpyHunter’s Spyware Detection Tool to safely detect Malware Protector 2008.
MD5 Details of Malware Protector 2008 Files
The following Malware Protector 2008 files with its MD5s were created in the system:| File Name | File Size | MD5 |
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| shcl7cj0ea59Skin.dll | 6262784 | 9066250e926d9aefa8eac36821f9da0c |
| shcl7cj0ea59.exe | 1564672 | c2a7adb6e2cca2ef0a47fcf632de4f8b |
| shcas8j0ec0t.exe | 1167360 | f3a85f9c80101de37bc514cc3471f96c |
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Malware Protector 2008 Video Demo
Click on the “How Malware Protector 2008 Infects Your Computer” video to see a Malware Protector 2008 infection in action! See through the eyes of an unsuspecting Internet user while him/her is being victimized by Malware Protector 2008.At the end of this video, there’s a link to download SpyHunter’s Free Spyware Scanner. SpyHunter’s Free Spyware Scanner is for detection purposes only. To remove Malware Protector 2008, you must purchase SpyHunter’s full version.
Tip: Turn your sound ON and watch the video in Full Screen mode to fully experience how Malware Protector 2008 infects a computer. The video contains clickable buttons.
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Malware Protector 2008 Installation Process
Listed below are files needed for the installation of Malware Protector 2008. You can use this information to manually search and remove Malware Protector 2008 from your PC.Use Caution! Some technical expertise is needed. Manual removal of Malware Protector 2008 is a delicate procedure and does not guarantee complete removal of the malware, since some malicious files tend to hide or may have the ability to recreate themselves. It is strongly advised that you backup your PC before you attempt to manually remove Malware Protector 2008. ESG is not responsible for any damage to your computer resulting in any way from your use of this Malware Protector 2008 installation process.
If you are still having problems with Malware Protector 2008, we recommend you download SpyHunter’s Spyware Detection Tool to safely detect Malware Protector 2008. SpyHunter can facilitate the process of detecting and ultimately removing the unwanted files without having to deal with sensitive areas within your system.
If SpyHunter does not fully fix your problem, there may be many reasons as to its inability to remove the unwanted files. With SpyHunter’s Spyware HelpDesk, as a custom-automated-fix tool, you can achieve complete removal.
On the Malware Protector 2008 files listed below, you will find that some files may have environment variables (ex. “%Program Files%”). Read more on “Environment Variables List” for information on what each environment variable means.
Stop Malware Protector 2008 processes
Malware Protector 2008 creates the following cookies:Find out how to remove Malware Protector 2008 processes
- shcev9j0e1b1.exe
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\msvcp71.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\MFC71ENU.DLL
- MalwareProtector2008Setup.exe
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\MFC71.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\shcev9j0e1b1.exe
- shcas8j0ec0t.exe
- MalwareProtector2008.exe
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\shcev9j0e1b1Skin.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\msvcr71.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\Uninstall.exe
Delete Malware Protector 2008 Dlls
The following Malware Protector 2008 DLL files are created:Find out how to remove Malware Protector 2008 dlls
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\msvcp71.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\MFC71.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\MFC71ENU.DLL
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\shcev9j0e1b1Skin.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\msvcr71.dll
Remove other malicious Malware Protector 2008 files
The following Malware Protector 2008 files are created:Find out how to remove Malware Protector 2008 malicious files
- MalwareProtector2008Setup.exe
- %UserProfile%\Application Data\shcev9j0e1b1
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\shcev9j0e1b1.exe.local
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\msvcp71.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\MFC71ENU.DLL
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Malware Protector 2008\Malware Protector 2008.lnk
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Malware Protector 2008\How to Register Malware Protector 2008.lnk
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Malware Protector 2008.lnk
- Register Malware Protector 2008.lnk
- MalwareProtector2008.exe
- %UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Malware Protector 2008.lnk
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\license.txt
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\MFC71.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\shcev9j0e1b1.exe
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Malware Protector 2008.lnk
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Malware Protector 2008\Uninstall.lnk
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Malware Protector 2008.lnkC:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Malware Protector 2008.lnk
- How to Register Malware Protector 2008.lnk
- blackster.scr
- shcev9j0e1b1.exe
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\database.dat
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\shcev9j0e1b1Skin.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\msvcr71.dll
- %ProgramFiles%\shcev9j0e1b1\Uninstall.exe
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Malware Protector 2008\Register Malware Protector 2008.lnk
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Malware Protector 2008\License Agreement.lnk
- Malware Protector 2008.lnk
- shcas8j0ec0t.exe
Malware Protector 2008 creates the following registry entry so that it executes whenever Windows starts:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”SMshcev9j0e1b1? = “C:\Program Files\shcev9j0e1b1\shcev9j0e1b1.exe”
The following registry keys are leftover entries which may not affect the system:
Note: In some cases, leftover entries may cause the system to load and perform slower depending on the amount of leftover entries, such as icons in add/remove programs windows, etc.- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\shcev9j0e1b1\”DisplayName” = “MProtector”
Remove other registry keys created by Malware Protector 2008
Malware Protector 2008 creates the following registry keys:Find out how to remove Malware Protector 2008 registry keys
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\shcev9j0e1b1\”DisplayName” = “MProtector”
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”InstallDir” = “C:\Program Files\shcev9j0e1b1?
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”RegistrationDiscUrl” = “http://www.malwareprotector2008.com/purchase/”
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”ScanSystemOnStartup” = “1?
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”BackgroundScan” = “1?
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”InstallationID” = “{F2D62961-6358-4CCF-B806-7664421D16B2}”
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”ProgramVersion” = “2.1?
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”GuiVersion” = “2.1?
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”ScanPriority” = “1?
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\shcev9j0e1b1\”UninstallString” = “C:\Program Files\shcev9j0e1b1\uninstall.exe”
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”" = “C:\Program Files\shcev9j0e1b1?
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”RegistrationUrl” = “http://www.malwareprotector2008.com/buy/”
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”ScanDepth” = “2?
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”MinimizeOnStart” = “0?
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”MGuid” = “{0DB56EFC-EE39-447F-94AB-73409F51AC2E}”
- HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1172441840-534431857-1906119351-500\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\MUICache\”C:\Program Files\shcev9j0e1b1\shcev9j0e1b1.exe” = “shcev9j0e1b1?
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”DatabaseVersion” = “2.1?
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”ProxyPort” = “0?
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”SMshcev9j0e1b1? = “C:\Program Files\shcev9j0e1b1\shcev9j0e1b1.exe”
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”ADVid” = “”
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”domain” = “malwareprotector2008.com”
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”SoftID” = “MProtector”
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”AutomaticallyUpdates” = “1?
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”BackgroundScanTimeout” = “1?
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”LastTimeStamp” = “B8?
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”EngineVersion” = “2.1?
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”ProxyName” = “”
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\shcev9j0e1b1\”DaysInterval” = “7?
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Malware Protector 2008 or MalwareProtector2008 Method of Infection
Click on the “How Malware Protector 2008 Infects Your Computer” video to see a Malware Protector 2008 infection in action! See through the eyes of an unsuspecting Internet user while him/her is being victimized by Malware Protector 2008. Tip: Turn your sound ON and watch the video in Full Screen mode to fully experience how Malware Protector 2008 infects a computer. In the “How Malware Protector 2008 Infects Your Computer” video, the following Malware Protector 2008 actions occur:-
The Internet user surfs the Web and visits a questionable website. A large amount of rogue anti-spyware programs like Malware Protector 2008 are mostly pushed through adult websites.
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The Internet user downloads a free video codec called “Video ActiveX Enhancement 2.07″ which comes bundled with a Trojan called Zlob and Malware Protector 2008. Freeware or shareware programs tend to come with other unwanted programs such as Malware Protector 2008 . Do not install any free software without reading its EULA. By simply reading a program’s EULA, you can determine whether a program you are installing has spyware bundled with it.
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The Internet user is infected with the rogue anti-spyware program Malware Protector 2008. Malware Protector 2008 runs a scan on the computer and gives a false spyware report claiming that the computer is infected with spyware. Once the scan is completed, a warning message appears that lists the spyware ‘found’ and the user has to either click on a link or a button to remove it. This deceptive tactic is an attempt to scare the Internet user into clicking on the link or button to purchase Malware Protector 2008.
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The Internet user closes all the fake Windows error messages and warnings and is unaware that Malware Protector 2008 is still running its malicious tasks in the background. Malware Protector 2008 reloads itself on a timer so if the Internet user closes the program it will only take a few moments until it opens again. The average Internet user does not realize when spyware has infected his/her computer until it is too late and the spyware problem has already spread throughout the computer.
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The Internet user closes all the fake Windows error messages and warnings and is unaware that Malware Protector 2008 is still running its malicious tasks in the background. Malware Protector 2008 reloads itself on a timer so if the Internet user closes the program it will only take a few moments until it opens again. The average Internet user does not realize when spyware has infected his/her computer until it is too late and the spyware problem has already spread throughout the computer.
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Internet user opens web browser and is redirected to rogue websites. The Internet user is bombarded with websites that pop up messages that tries to push a product on him/her. Ignore such messages! We recommend closing these windows by clicking on the X instead of the OK button.
Malware Protector 2008 Symptoms
The following Malware Protector 2008 symptoms occur:-
Malware Protector 2008 displays a message that reads: “Warning! Spyware detected on your computer!” on the user’s computer screen.
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Malware Protector 2008 generates a screensaver that displays bugs crawling over the computer screen.
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Malware Protector 2008 may hijack or modify your homepage. Sometimes Malware Protector 2008 won’t even allow you to change it back to your original homepage. Websites that redirects you to rogue websites.
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Once the malware has been loaded, MalwareProtector 2008 immediately displays new desktop shortcuts, icons and interface.
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Malware Protector 2008 may install a rogue toolbar called Nmwegbsf Toolbar with with icons named ‘Remove Popups’, ‘Scan Spyware’, ‘Security Test’ and ‘Spam Protection’. If you click on either of them you’re directed to a rogue websites which can install additional malware.
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Malware Protector 2008 displays message occupying the entire screen page that to advertise and promote its product.
