PcsProtector
Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are assessment reports for different malware threats which have been collected and analyzed by our research team. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards evaluate and rank threats using several metrics including real-world and potential risk factors, trends, frequency, prevalence, and persistence. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are updated regularly based on our research data and metrics and are useful for a wide range of computer users, from end users seeking solutions to remove malware from their systems to security experts analyzing threats.
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Ranking: The ranking of a particular threat in EnigmaSoft’s Threat Database.
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See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Threat Level: | 100 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 4 |
| First Seen: | January 8, 2010 |
| Last Seen: | January 9, 2019 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
PcsProtector Image
PcsProtector uses the usual method of displaying frequent pop-ups, security warnings and bogus system scans in order to scare victims into purchasing its "licensed version". PcsProtector is distributed by malicious Trojans that may enter users' systems via infected websites or software downloads. PcsProtector may also install additional malware onto a system, disable certain legitimate security applications and block a victim's access to the internet. PcsProtector harmful computer threat that should be removed before it causes too much damage.
PcsProtector is a descendant of fake security applications from the FakeSmoke family and has numerous sibilings such as WiniFighter, WiniShield, SaveKeep, SaveKeeper, SoftSafeness, TrustWarrior, WiniGuard, SecurityFighter, Security Soldier, SecureVeteran, Secure Warrior, Trust Cop, Safe Fighter, Trust Soldier, Virus Protector, BlockDefense, Security Soldier, TrustNinja, SaveDefense, SystemCop.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove PcsProtector
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | PcsProtector.exe | a6d6f6108c4192e229c3c2566f49b13b | 0 |
| 2. | setup[1].exe | 4ff8af31669d9116dddc1d4fdbee1337 | 0 |
