Spyware Protect 2009 is a counterfeit antispyware program that can be acquired by visiting malicious websites or via Trojan Downloader and Trojan Zlob.  Upon infection by a Trojan, it will connect to a remote server and download a copy of Spyware Protect 2009 and install it on the compromised computer. This rogue program will attempt to convince computer users to pay for the registered version of the program by displaying fabricated can results and frequent alert messages.

This program will also modify Internet Explorer configuration to redirect web browser to another fake security websites and download another malware. To avoid this instances, it is advised to remove any Trojan and files associated with it using legit anti-malware program when symptoms were observed on computer. 

Aliases:
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Risk Level: Medium

Affected System: Windows

Common Symptoms:

1. Internet browser or homepage will be redirected to the following websites:

  • antiwareprotect.com
  • spyware-protect-2009.com
  • spwprotect2009.com
  • spywprotect.com
  • sysprotect.net
  • antivirus-win.com
  • spy-protect-2009.com
  • swp2009.com

2. Presence of files such as filedon.exe that can be downloaded from nerogiena.com/keshu/kebab/getexe.php?h=12

image of Spyware Protect 2009 scanner

image of Spyware Protect 2009 registration

3. It will display alert messages

spywareprotect2009alert

Use MBAM as Spyware Protect 2009 Removal Tool
1. Use MalwareBytes AntiMalware to remove Spyware Protect 2009