MProtect 2009 Description

MProtect 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware application originating from the same family as Malware Protection 2009. MProtect 2009 spreads by way of trojans and malicious websites, infiltrating computers in order to flood the user with popup windows and fake security alerts, in order to trick the user into believing that the computer is compromised and the only solution is to purchase and download the commercial version of the fake spyware remover MProtect 2009. Fabricated system scan results also accomplish this goal.

Type: Rogue AntiSpyware Programs

Automatic Detection of MProtect 2009

MProtect 2009 creates the following registry entries:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “MProtect 2009″

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