Windows Interactive Security

Posted: July 2, 2012

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Threat Level:	10/10
Infected PCs:	35

First Seen:	July 2, 2012
Last Seen:	January 8, 2020
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Windows Interactive Security is a fresh example of how far criminals will go to design software that functions as a semi-believable part of a scam for your money. SpywareRemove.com malware analysts recommend that you delete Windows Interactive Security with a real anti-malware product, especially in light of Windows Interactive Security's other functions, which can hamper your PC's real security software.

Windows Interactive Security: the Interaction That Leaves Your Real Security Dead in the Water

Windows Interactive Security is one of many members of FakeVimes, a group of rogue anti-malware scanners that pretend to be Microsoft-affiliated products. Windows Interactive Security, like other recent versions of FakeVimes, pretends to offer protection against phishing attacks, malicious memory processes, rootkits, spyware and even convoluted assaults against Windows components like the Registry. These defenses are, unfortunately, fake, and SpywareRemove.com malware experts have even confirmed that Windows Interactive Security has capabilities that accomplish some of the very same attacks that Windows Interactive Security denotes in its alerts. Victims of a Windows Interactive Security infection should anticipate being exposed to both fraudulent system scans (that display erroneous infection data) and various kinds of pop-up alerts, including those that warn against specific PC threats or attacks like identity theft.

Windows Interactive Security is unable to provide any form of legitimate security feature as a fake anti-malware application from the same family asPrivacy Guard Pro, PrivacyGuard Pro 2.0, Extra Antivirus, Fast Antivirus 2009, Presto TuneUp, Windows Security Suite, Smart Virus Eliminator, Packed.Generic.245, Volcano Security Suite, Windows Enterprise Suite, Enterprise Suite, Additional Guard, Live PC Care, PC Live Guard, Live Enterprise Suite, Security Antivirus, My Security Wall, CleanUp Antivirus and Smart Security. However, Windows Interactive Security will, nonetheless, do its level best to convince you otherwise by displaying fake pop-up warnings and inaccurate system scans.

Although there's no good to be had from paying attention to Windows Interactive Security's fake security messages, there are genuine functions of Windows Interactive Security's that are worth watching closely. SpywareRemove.com malware research team has noted the following attacks are typical for Windows Interactive Security's family of scamware, although Windows Interactive Security will attempt to pin the blame on unrelated and non-present PC threats:

Browser redirects to malicious sites, including unusual search engines and sites that promote fake anti-malware products like Windows Interactive Security.
Lowered browser security settings that cause your PC to be in greater than usual danger of being attacked via online content.
Blocked anti-malware and security programs, including Windows-affiliated utilities like Task Manager.

Putting Windows Interactive Security's Rotten Idea of Security Behind You

SpywareRemove.com malware researchers discourage spending money on Windows Interactive Security, since this opens up your financial information to abuse by associated criminals. However, registering Windows Interactive Security with a freely-circulated code may be helpful for easing Windows Interactive Security's deletion.

Since Windows Interactive Security alters Windows components and settings, SpywareRemove.com malware experts also recommend that you reverse these changes and delete Windows Interactive Security with a dedicated anti-malware application. If Windows Interactive Security blocks your anti-malware scanner of choice, shutting Windows Interactive Security down via a removable media-based boot can help you regain access to any blocked programs.

Technical Details

File System Modifications

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The following files were created in the system:

%APPDATA%\Protector-dafo.exe

File name: Protector-dafo.exe
Size: 1.81 MB (1813504 bytes)
MD5: c620a4bf5f569ac979ecb0f20ad1ea75
Detection count: 3
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %APPDATA%
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: January 8, 2020

%AppData%\Protector-[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe

File name: %AppData%\Protector-[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

HKEY..\..\{Value}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableRegistryTools" = 0HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableTaskMgr" = 0HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect" = 0HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System "DisableRegedit" = 0HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings "net" = "2012-2-17_2"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings "UID" = "rudbxijemb"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings "ID" = 0HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Inspector"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_ERROR_PAGE_BYPASS_ZONE_CHECK_FOR_HTTPS_KB954312HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\_avp32.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\divx.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\mostat.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\platin.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\tapinstall.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\_avpcc.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ashDisp.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\zapsetup3001.exe

Additional Information

The following messages's were detected:

#	Message
1	Error Attempt to modify registry key entries detected. Registry entry analysis is recommended.
2	Error Attempt to run a potentially dangerous script detected. Full system scan is highly recommended.
3	Error Keylogger activity detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan.
4	Error Software without a digital signature detected. Your system files are at risk. We strongly advise you to activate your protection.
5	Warning Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet. Windows Media Player Resources C:\Windows\system32\dllcache\wmploc.dll C:\Windows\system32\dllcache\wmploc.dll is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server.