Do you know what VirProtect is?
VirProtect is a rogue anti-spyware program that may display fake system alerts getting a user to purchase a full version of the program. Clicking on this system alert may redirect you to the www.virprotect.com website to download a rogue anti-spyware program. Do not under any circumstances download or purchase this program since it is not a legitimate spyware removal program. VirProtect may also be installed from Zlob.Trojan.
Do you get a system alert message like this?
System Alert!
System has detected a number of active spyware applications that may impact the performance of your computer. Click the icon to get rid of unwanted spyware by download and up-to-date antispyware solution.
In non-techie terms: www.virprotect.com may look like a real website and offer what seems to be legitimate spyware removal software but it is not. Many websites are set up for the sole purpose of misleading a user into purchasing a product that may cause harm to your system. It is always a good practice to check the credentials of a products website before purchase. VirProtect.com website may resemble the image below.
www.VirProtect.com OVERVIEW
Name: vrp_setup.exe
Type: Rogue Anti-spyware program
Size: 3.11MB
From: dl1.virprotect.com
VirProtect .com WHOIS Information:
Registration Service Provided By: ESTDOMAINS INC
Contact: +1.3027224217
Website: http://www.estdomains.com
Domain Name: VIRPROTECT.COM
Registrant:
ODS ltd
Robyn Turner (turnrobyn@gmail.com)
Level 11 Toowong Tower
9 Sherwood Road
Toowong
null,Qld 4006
AU
Tel. +61.38761200
Creation Date: 23-Oct-2007
Expiration Date: 23-Oct-2008
Domain servers in listed order:
ns4.amigobore.com
ns3.amigobore.com
ns2.amigobore.com
ns1.amigobore.com