Most of the time, Spyware Protection has to be manually installed but it may also download itself onto your computer without your permission and pop-up like from nowhere. Spyware Protection malware spread via Banner Advertisements and through the use of Trojans. It can also be a part of a social engineering scam. While this fake security program is running it will pretend to scan your computer for malware. It will claim that you have bad viruses on your computer. In other words, it will try to trick you into thinking that your computer is infected. What is more, Spyware Protection 2010 will display numerous nag screens and warnings about major security problems.
Trojan detected!
Malicious code has been detected in your system. It can
replicate itself if no action is taken.
Click here to have your system cleaned by Spyware Protection.
Just like the fake scan results, these security alerts are all fake and should be ignored. But that's not all, it will also block legitimate software on your computer and hijack Internet Explorer (in some cases other web browsers too). It will claim that a web page you're about to visit serves malicious software. Of course, that's not true.
Spyware Protection related domains: spyprotection2010.com, protectionspy2010.com.
As you can see, Spyware Protection - designed to protect is a total scam. It won't remove any infections from your computer simply because they are not there. And obviously it won't protect your computer against malware. If you have already purchased this bogus program then you should contact your credit card company and dispute the charges. SL55J-T54YHJ61-YHG88 you can use this code (and any email) to register the rogue program. Then, please follow the removal instructions given below to remove Spyware Protection 2010 from your computer for free using legitimate anti-malware software. And finally, if you have any questions or additional information about this malicious software, please leave a comment. Good luck and be safe online!
Spyware Protection 2010 removal instructions (in Safe Mode with Networking):
1. Reboot your computer is "Safe Mode with Networking". As the computer is booting tap the "F8 key" continuously which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" as shown below. Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode with Networking" and press Enter key. Read more detailed instructions here: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/chsafe.htm
NOTE: Login as the same user you were previously logged in with in the normal Windows mode.
2. Download free anti-malware software from the list below and run a full system scan.
NOTE: in some cases the rogue program may block anti-malware software. Before saving the selected program onto your computer, you may have to rename the installer to iexplore.exe or winlogon.exe With all of these tools, if running Windows 7 or Vista they MUST be run as Auto Infoistrator. Launch the program and follow the prompts. Don't forget to update the installed program before scanning.
3. New threats appear every day. In order to protect your PC from such (new) infections we strongly recommend you to use ESET Smart Security.
Alternate Spyware Protection 2010 removal instructions using Process Explorer (in Normal mode):
1. Download Process Explorer and end Spyware Protection 2010 process: defender.exe.
2. Download free anti-malware software from the list below and run a full system scan.
NOTE: in some cases the rogue program may block anti-malware software. Before saving the selected program onto your computer, you may have to rename the installer to iexplore.exe or winlogon.exe With all of these tools, if running Windows 7 or Vista they MUST be run as Auto Infoistrator. Launch the program and follow the prompts. Don't forget to update the installed program before scanning.
3. New threats appear every day. In order to protect your PC from such (new) infections we strongly recommend you to use ESET Smart Security.
Spyware Protection associated files and registry values:
Files:
- C:\Documents and Settings\[UserName]\Application Data\defender.exe
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Spyware Protection"
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