The file PROTEGER.EXE is identified as a virus dropper.
The dropper PROTEGER.EXE is used for downloading and installing other malware, Trojans, viruses by the commands received from the Command Center.
The file PROTEGER.EXE loads into the computer memory and tries to connect to the dangerous web site.
Usually the PROTEGER.EXE dropper does not infect the files on the computer and does not replicate itself on other computers.
Kill the PROTEGER.EXE process and delete the file PROTEGER.EXE.
Malware Analysis of PROTEGER.EXE
Full path on a computer: %SYSTEMDRIVE%\PROTEGER.EXE
Detected by UnHackMe:
PROTEGER.EXE
Default location: %SYSTEMDRIVE%\PROTEGER.EXE
Removal Results: Success
Number of reboot: 1
PROTEGER.EXE is known as:
Trojan Siggen
How to quickly detect PROTEGER.EXE presence?
Files:
- %WINDIR%\WIRELES.EXE
- %PROFILE%\LOCAL SETTINGS\TEMPORARY INTERNET FILES\CONTENT.IE5\U98D4X8H\DOWNLOAD[1].ASP
- %WINDIR%\LIVE.EXE
- %PROFILE%\LOCAL SETTINGS\TEMPORARY INTERNET FILES\CONTENT.IE5\YPORKZYZ\WATCH[1]
- %SYSTEMDRIVE%\PROTEGER.EXE