PrivacyProtector
PrivacyProtector is a rogue security program that shows false Warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It also uses aggressive advertising and can also install through Trojan exploits.
General information:
| Malware Name: |
PrivacyProtector |
| Malware Type: |
Rogue Security Program |
| Company Name: |
PrivacyProtector Inc |
| Company URL: |
http://privacyprotector.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
PrivacyProtector Inc provides you the software PrivacyProtector that scans and removes Internet records, temporary files and useless data from your PC. It also prevents you from being spied or caught with inappropriate files in your computer. It keeps
your drive clean and free from useless files, improves performance of your system. It erases old logs and private conversations from your instant messages system.
Spyware Description:
PrivacyProtector is a rogue security program that shows false Warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It also uses aggressive advertising and can also install through Trojan exploits.
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> It shows false Warning messages. -> It also shows misleading scan Results. -> It can also install through Trojan exploits. -> It also uses aggressive advertising.
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
UPRP.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\PrivacyProtector Free\Appbase\HomeSite.dat |
1081 |
DAT File |
| C:\Program Files\PrivacyProtector Free\Appbase\HotDogPr.dat |
1077 |
DAT File |
| C:\Program Files\PrivacyProtector Free\Appbase\IconExtr.dat |
1169 |
DAT File |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\PrivacyProtector Free\Appbas |
| C:\Program Files\PrivacyProtector Free\im |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\PrivacyProtector Free |
|
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\UPRP_is1 |
URLInfoAbout |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\UPRP_is1 |
UninstallString |
