WinSpywareProtect is a bogus antispyware program for Windows that constantly pop-ups fake warning messages of computer threats to trick the user into buying the registered version of the program. WinSpywareProtect can be acquired by downloading malicious files with with embedded code from third party or unknown websites. Latest variant is released and called WinSpywareProtect 2010.
Aliases:
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Risk Level: Low
File Size: Varies
Affected System: Windows
Common Symptoms:
1. Internet browser is hijacked and redirected to check-antivir-tool.net
2. WinSpywareProtect will scan and display results or threats found on computer.
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1. Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (mbam-setup.exe) and save it on your Desktop.
2. After downloading, double-click on mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
3. Follow the prompts and install as “default” only
4. Before the installation completes, check on the following prompts:
– Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
– Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
5. Click “Finish.” Program will run automatically and you will be prompt to update the program before doing a scan. Please update.
6. Scan your computer thoroughly.
7. When scanning is finished click on the “Show Results”
8. Make sure that all detected threats are marked, click on Remove Selected.
9. Restart your computer.
Note: Some malware may prevent mbam-setup.exe from downloading and running. You can download and rename this program from a different computer before running it on infected system.
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