PrivacyProtector
Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
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Infected Computers: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
Ranking: | 12,009 |
Threat Level: | 100 % (High) |
Infected Computers: | 3,466 |
First Seen: | July 24, 2009 |
Last Seen: | May 6, 2024 |
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.
Table of Contents
Aliases
15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
Anti-Virus Software | Detection |
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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
# | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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1. | f5cbd140796f6f45c6a25436e4d407f90852900d36aa4d15909444709122310f.exe | 812385f611b5029f9babec3cabfdbf0e | 3 |
2. | installer.exe | cb6d4ffcbe99798bf3656ea9b8c5d6db | 0 |
3. | dnse.exe | 5e6462716e9579c869fda869393cdd04 | 0 |
4. | UPRPPChk.dll | 1a9127f2b98ceb159850a31ec50e3ac1 | 0 |
5. | installprivacyprotectorfree[1].exe | 5e4a99556b1adc4c91664111c3a50c4c | 0 |
6. | InstHelp.exe | 3d01c766738aede4a64c8ff66859e521 | 0 |
7. | installer.exe | f47afe31bab7da5952bae8af5cfd43cd | 0 |
8. | dnse.exe | 0ddb123d29650c7cccc824caefb05688 | 0 |
9. | uprpcw.exe | ee69ffd9e01e579fee51aa0dce5ec05c | 0 |
10. | UPRPPChk.dll | 643b4cbb215d49e72949495e94b93430 | 0 |
11. | installprivacyprotectorfree[1].exe | 7e2f2132ce71b02ae19ba6bde0f3d529 | 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
Directories
PrivacyProtector may create the following directory or directories:
%ProgramFiles%\PrivacyProtector Free |