PrivacyProtector

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 9,791
Threat Level: 100 % (High)
Infected Computers: 3,444
First Seen: July 24, 2009
Last Seen: September 6, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

PrivacyProtector is a rogue anti-spyware application that uses tricky techniques to fool unsuspecting PC users into thinking their computers are infected with malware threats and other security issues. Then, PrivacyProtector offers victims to buy their so-called licensed version to fix detected malware infections and other PC problems. At first sight, PrivacyProtector may seem to be a legitimate security program but, in reality, it's a fraudulent and useless security tool which has the main goal to extort money from PC users. PrivacyProtector uses Trojans to spread itself on the Internet. When installed, PrivacyProtector runs automatically each time you start Windows. Once on a corrupted PC, PrivacyProtector performs a bogus computer scan and creates fake malware results to intimidate victims into believing their PCs are infected with malware infections. PrivacyProtector shows fake security warning messages that also notify PC users of imaginary computer threats. PrivacyProtector urges affected computer users to purchase its commercial version to remove malware and fix other security issues. You should not rely on and buy PrivacyProtector. ESG's malware analysts highly recommend you to remove PrivacyProtector immediately with a legitimate and effective anti-malware program.

Aliases

15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.

Anti-Virus Software Detection
Prevx1 Heuristic: Suspicious Self Modifying File
Symantec Adware.InstallProvider
Panda Application/ErrorSafe
McAfee-GW-Edition Riskware.Dldr.WinFixer.QG
McAfee+Artemis Artemis!E36C20C76852
K7AntiVirus not-a-virus:Downloader.Win32.WinFixer.qg
Ikarus AdWare.Winfixer
F-Secure Downloader.Win32.WinFixer.qg
Comodo Unclassified Malware
AVG WinFixer.AZV
AntiVir SPR/Dldr.WinFixer.QG
Sunbelt VIPRE.Suspicious
Fortinet suspicious
eSafe suspicious Trojan/Worm
CAT-QuickHeal (Suspicious) - DNAScan

SpyHunter Detects & Remove PrivacyProtector

File System Details

PrivacyProtector may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. installer.exe cb6d4ffcbe99798bf3656ea9b8c5d6db 0
2. dnse.exe 5e6462716e9579c869fda869393cdd04 0
3. UPRPPChk.dll 1a9127f2b98ceb159850a31ec50e3ac1 0
4. installprivacyprotectorfree[1].exe 5e4a99556b1adc4c91664111c3a50c4c 0
5. InstHelp.exe 3d01c766738aede4a64c8ff66859e521 0
6. installer.exe f47afe31bab7da5952bae8af5cfd43cd 0
7. dnse.exe 0ddb123d29650c7cccc824caefb05688 0
8. uprpcw.exe ee69ffd9e01e579fee51aa0dce5ec05c 0
9. UPRPPChk.dll 643b4cbb215d49e72949495e94b93430 0
10. installprivacyprotectorfree[1].exe 7e2f2132ce71b02ae19ba6bde0f3d529 0
11. installer.exe 812385f611b5029f9babec3cabfdbf0e 0
12. uprpcw.exe 91170fbb31ffea94c5e25f0de09db51b 0
13. InstHelp.exe 5055e3202411cb755539c30b80526a5b 0
14. UPRP.exe 61a5f218f672cd7fdd70c19a352cb377 0
15. prp.exe e36c20c768527f3515970df70dfe2705 0
16. UPRP.exe cfcd0e988267611436578dc671cf6861 0
17. UPRP.exe 04bacba0b952bb59a1d0b8c2fa1e1373 0

Registry Details

PrivacyProtector may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
File name without path
Error Cleaner.url
PrivacyProtector.lnk

Directories

PrivacyProtector may create the following directory or directories:

%ProgramFiles%\PrivacyProtector Free

Cookies

The following cookies were found:

privacyprotector

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