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XPDeluxeProtector

 
Threat LevelLow threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread
Common name:XPDeluxeProtector
Technical name:Adware/XPDeluxeProtector
Threat level:Medium
Alias:Trojan-Downloader.Win32.FraudLoad.wbyp,FakeAlert-CM,
Type:Adware
Effects:  

It is an adware program which deceives users and warns them of unexisting threats in their computers. In order to eliminate them, they are enticed to purchase a certain program.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT

First detected on:June 5, 2009
Detection updated on:July 28, 2009
StatisticsNo

Brief Description 

    

XPDeluxeProtector is an adware program that deceives users warning them of unexisting threats in their computers so that they purchase a certain program that removes them from the computer.

XPDeluxeProtector can be voluntarily downloaded from the website belonging to the company that has developed it.

Visible Symptoms 

    

XPDeluxeProtector is easy to recognize, as it shows the following symptoms:

  • When it is run, it displays a window like the following:

  • Once installed, the program starts scanning the hard disk in search for possible malware:

Last updated:  28/07/2009 

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