VirusProtectPro is a rogue malware program

Rogue software

Rogue security software is a form of computer malware that deceives or misleads users into paying for the fake or simulated removal of malware, or that installs other malware...

 that claims to be a commercial anti-spyware, when in fact it is, itself, adware-advertised. The software installs itself, without consent, on the user's computers and registry. It then sends messages such as "System Error, Buy this software to fix" or "Your System is infected with spyware

Spyware

Spyware is a type of malware that can be installed on computers, and which collects small pieces of information about users without their knowledge. The presence of spyware is typically hidden from the user, and can be difficult to detect. Typically, spyware is secretly installed on the user's...

, buy VirusProtectPro to clean it", redirecting the user to VirusProtectPro's homepage where he/she is prompted to buy the VirusProtectPro software.

There are many variants of this rogue family including: AntiVirGear, SpywareStrike

SpywareStrike

SpywareStrike is a fake anti-spyware program for Microsoft Windows. It is similar in operation to SpySheriff....

, SpyFalcon, SpywareQuake

SpywareQuake

SpywareQuake is a fake anti-malware program for Microsoft Windows. It is commonly installed by Trojan Horse programs, but can be manually installed.-Latest Update:...

, MalwareWipe, Spylocked

Spylocked

SpyLocked, also known as SpywareLocked, is rogue software that seeks to trick the user into purchasing its full rogue version. SpyLocked issues false security messages alleging that the user's computer is infected with malicious spyware...

, SpyDawn.

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