Threat Database Rogue Anti-Spyware Program Windows Accurate Protector

Windows Accurate Protector

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Windows Accurate Protector is a rogue anti-spyware program. A malicious program like Windows Accurate Protector is designed to trick computer users into buying it. Windows Accurate Protector does this by causing problems on the computer. Windows Accurate Protector is infecting, pestering the machine with fake scans and security alerts, and then claiming that the computer user will need to buy a "full version" of Windows Accurate Protector to remove the fake infections. Remember, Windows Accurate Protector is causing most of the problems on the infected computer. Do not give Windows Accurate Protector your credit card information and use standard malware removal techniques to get rid of Windows Accurate Protector.

Windows Accurate Protector’s Defining Traits

Windows Accurate Protector belongs to a very large family of rogue anti-spyware programs. Examples of other programs closely related to Windows Accurate Protector include Windows Troubles Solver, Windows System Tasks, Windows Debugging Center, and Windows Steady Work. There are too many known clones of Windows Accurate Protector to list here. Here are some of the main traits that characterize Windows Accurate Protector and Windows Accurate Protector's clones:

  • Windows Accurate Protector and Windows Accurate Protector's clones use very similar interfaces. These interfaces use the Windows logo to seem more authentic. All of the interfaces are almost exactly the same, except for the top, left corner. That is where the rogue anti-spyware program's name is displayed.
  • Windows Accurate Protector and Windows Accurate Protector's clones are usually delivered by the Fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Trojan. This Trojan displays a fake alert from Microsoft Security Essentials, urging the computer user to download Windows Accurate Protector to fix a fake Trojan infection.
  • Windows Accurate Protector and Windows Accurate Protector's clones use typical malicious techniques to take over your operating system. These include making harmful changes to your registry, changing your Internet browser settings, blocking access to executable files, and pestering you constantly with fake security alerts and pop-up notifications.

Getting Rid of Windows Accurate Protector

Don't be fooled by Windows Accurate Protector's authentic-looking interface, Windows Accurate Protector is a harmful invader in your computer. Don't give Windows Accurate Protector your credit card information; this will not make your malware problems disappear from your computer. If you made the mistake of giving this program your credit card details, call your credit card company to have them block the fraudulent charges. To remove Windows Accurate Protector, use a real anti-malware application. To prevent Windows Accurate Protector from loading upon start-up, start up your operating system in Safe Mode.ScreenshotScreenshotScreenshotScreenshotScreenshotScreenshotScreenshotScreenshot

File System Details

Windows Accurate Protector may create the following file(s):
# File Name Detections
1. %AppData%\Microsoft\{RANDOM CHARACTERS}.exe

Registry Details

Windows Accurate Protector may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msascui.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\egui.exe | Debugger
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\avastui.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msseces.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon | Shell = "%AppData%\Microsoft\{RANDOM CHARACTERS}.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\avastsvc.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msmpeng.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ekrn.exe | Debugger

Messages

The following messages associated with Windows Accurate Protector were found:

Check your computer security
There are multiple security problems with your
computer.
Check this notification to fix these problems.
System Security Warning
Attempt to modify register key entries is detected. Register entries analysis is recommended.
System component corrupted!
System reboot error has occurred due to lsass.exe system process failure.
This may be caused by severe malware infections.
Automatic restore of lsass.exe backup copy completed.
The correct system performance can not be resumed without eliminating the cause of lsass.exe corruption.
Warning
There's a suspicious fsoftware running on your PC.
For more details, run a system file check.
Warning!
Location: ...\mbam.exe
Viruses: Trojan.Win32.Qhost
Warning!
Location: [application file path]
Viruses: Backdoor.Win32.Rbot
Warning!
Name: [application file name]
Name: [application file path]
Application that seems to be a key-logger is detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to enable the security mode and run total System scanning.
Warning! Database update failed!
Database update failed!
Outdated viruses databases are not effective and can't [sic] guarantee adequate protection and security for your PC!
Click here to get the full version of the product and update the database!
Warning! Running trial version!
The security of your computer has been compromised!
Now running trial version of the software!
Click here to purchase the full version of the software and get full protection for your PC!

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