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Spyware name: Privacy Center

Date added: 3 December 2009 | Type: Rogue Programs

Description

Privacy Center - not a virus (in some cases erroneously defined as a virus), but misleading application that put at risk the safety of computer system, endangers personal data confidentiality and increases the chances of unauthorized cash transfer.

Removal instructions

To remove this Spyware infection, download Spyware Doctor, install it and run full computer scan. At the end of the scan choose Fix Checked to start computer cleaning process.

Behavior

· Fake security warnings. Warnings stating that the computer system is not secure.
· Slow computer. Slower computer performance noticed.
· The risk of fraudulent payment. Frequent user persuading to buy rogue program license.

Files

agent.exe, flash_player_update.exe (setup file), colin.exe (setup file)

Symptoms in Hijackthis

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [agent.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\pc\agent.exe