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protectionband.comAlias: http://protectionband.com, Trojan.protectionband.com, Hijacker.protectionband.com, protectionband.com
Description: Homepage hijacker http://protectionband.com is a computer hijacker that results from a Zlob Trojan infection. Zlob Trojan infects computers and generates warning messages announcing the infection, then directs users to download fake anti-spyware and anti-virus products from a host of websites among which is protectionband.com. Zlob Trojan promotes several rogue products such as SpyDawn, Antivermeans, AntiviralGolgen, Pest Wipe, Virus Burst, Virus Bursters, WinAntiSpyware, Virus Blast, SpywareStrike, SpyAxe, SpyTrooper, Malware Wipe, Adware Punisher, Spy iBlock, Ultimate Cleaner 2007 and SpyGuard. It is highly recommended to remove protectionband.com trojan as it also transfers information from the infected computer to unknown servers which makes it a potential for data theft. By removing the Zlob trojan, you also rid your computer of protectionband.com hijacker. :: Download SpyNoMore now to scan your PC :: Many of these rogue websites that result from ZLOB infection look similar to screenshot below. Threat type: Hijacker - A Hijacker is a software application that takes control of your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some unknown site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you from changing back your browser's settings. An infected browser usually operates much slower. Ransomware - Ransomware is a software application that infects a computer and asks for money to have the infection removed. Toolbar - A Toolbar is a group of buttons that performs different tasks. Unwanted toolbars are usually installed by adware programs that try to send users to their paying advertisers. Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs. Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer or your privacy. Detection: SpyNoMore detects protectionband.com: Yes Threat risk: Very High Risk  Extremely dangerous malware. Uses stealth installation, randomly named entries and has the capability to self update or resurrect after incomplete removal. Almost impossible to remove manually. Category mostly consists of trojans and spyware. Symptoms: User's homepage is changed to http://protectionband.com or to other so-called 'Security Center' websites. Warning messages such as "Critical System Error", "System Alert", "Your Computer is Infected", "System performance slowed down by 47%", "Internet connetion speed decreased by 39%" and "Security Alert" are displayed. Automatic download and installation of a rogue antispyware product such as Virus Bursters. Popups (including pornographic popups) are generated even when user is not browsing the Internet. Presence of blinking icons next to computer clock. The icons can generate balloon messages claiming infection. The icons usually looks like a circle with a (?), and (X) or a yellow 'danger' triangle with an exclamation mark inside. See samples below:
Running Process Signatures: File Signatures: N/A Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures: Internet Explorer Integration: Folder Signatures: N/A Registry Signatures: N/A SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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