Do you know what is Virus Protector?
Virus Protector is a rogue anti-spyware program that tends to make use of false spyware results to lure you, the unsuspecting system user, into purchasing its full version. Virus Protector is usually promoted via a Trojan Vundo installer, found on adult websites. Vundo has been the Trojan of choice used by many a hacker, to infect users with pop up messages, disguised as system notifications – all of which are tactics aimed at leading users to the websites affiliated with rogue anti-spyware programs. It is also possible to install Virus Protector manually, by visiting the rogue website: antivirus-scanner.com.
In non-techie terms: VirusProtector, rogue.VirusProtector.
Virus Protector may use its system scanner to display false positives, which work as an incentive to coerce unsuspecting users into making a purchase ofVirus Protector 's commercial version. Do not click on any link provided by Virus Protector. Once a user clicks on the link provided, they'll be redirected toVirus Protector 's website, to download and purchase Virus Protector's rogue anti-spyware program. Virus Protector has the ability to recreate itself after reboot and its "System scan" messages may continue to pop up on the task manager, therefore, it is advised to run a scan with a reliable anti-spyware program to check for the presence of Virus Protector on your computer.
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