AdvancedPrivacySuite
29 August 2008
AdvancedPrivacySuite is a rogue security and privacy program for Windows. It can be installed on computers without user consent by visiting websites with malicious scripts that can download and execute it.
Aliases:
advancedprivacysuite.com
Risk Level: Medium
File Size: Varies
Affected System: Windows
Common Symptoms:
1. AdvancedPrivacySuite scanner interface pop-ups on computer and alarms user of possible threats.
2. Redirects homepage and internet browser to advancedprivacysuite.com website.
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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: AdvancedPrivacySuite 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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