Removal instructions for Windows Antivirus Patrol

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What is Windows Antivirus Patrol?

The Malwarebytes research team has determined that Windows Antivirus Patrol is a fake anti-malware application. These so-called "rogues" use intentional false positives to convince users that their systems have been compromised. Then they try to sell you their software, claiming it will remove these threats. In extreme cases the false threats are actually the very trojans that advertise or even directly install the rogue. You are strongly advised to follow our removal instructions below.

How do I know if I am infected with Windows Antivirus Patrol?

This is how the main screen of the rogue application looks:

You may see this icon in your taskbar:

And see these warnings:

How did Windows Antivirus Patrol get on my computer?

Rogue programs use different methods for spreading themselves. This particular one was installed by a trojan.

How do I remove Windows Antivirus Patrol?

Our program Malwarebytes Anti-Malware can detect and remove this rogue application.

• Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to your desktop.
• Double-click mbam-setup-version.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
• At the end, be sure a check-mark is placed next to the following:
  • Enable free trial of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium
  • Launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• Then click Finish.
• If an update is found, you will be prompted to download and install the latest version.
• Once the program has loaded, select Scan now.
• When the scan is complete , make sure that everything is set to "Quarantine", and click Apply Actions.
• Reboot your computer if prompted.

Is there anything else I need to do to get rid of Windows Antivirus Patrol?

• No, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware removes Windows Antivirus Patrol completely.

How would the full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware help protect me?

We hope our application has helped you eradicate this malicious software. If your current security solution let this infection through, you might please consider purchasing the FULL version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for additional protection.

As you can see below the full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware would have protected you against the Windows Antivirus Patrol rogue. It would have warned you before the rogue could install itself, giving you a chance to stop it before it became too late.

Technical details for experts

Signs in a HijackThis log:

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [88-7732] C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\svc-cjko.exe

Alterations made by the installer:

  File System  ===============    In the existing folder C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data      Adds the file data.sec"="17:22 25/03/14 2784 bytes      Adds the file svc-cjko.exe"="23:43 21/03/14 1288704 bytes  Registry  ===============    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\k9filter.exe]      "Debugger"="'c:\windows\1.EXE'"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\mpcmdrun]      "Debugger"="'c:\windows\1.EXE'"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\mpsvc.dll]      "Debugger"="'c:\windows\1.EXE'"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\mpuxsrv.exe]      "Debugger"="'c:\windows\1.EXE'"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msascui]      "Debugger"="'c:\windows\1.EXE'"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msascui.exe]      "Debugger"="'"rety.rtey" /z'"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\MSconfig.exe]      "Debugger"="'c:\windows\1.EXE'"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msmpeng.exe]      "Debugger"="'"ehjry.rty" /z'"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\MSseces]      "Debugger"="'c:\windows\1.EXE'"    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\bckd]      "ImagePath"="'33.sys'"    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]      "88-7732"="'C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\svc-cjko.exe'"

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware log:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malwarewww.malwarebytes.orgScan Date: 3/25/2014Scan Time: 5:30:31 PMLogfile: mbamWAP.txtAdministrator: YesVersion: 2.00.0.1000Malware Database: v2014.03.25.05Rootkit Database: v2014.03.18.01License: TrialMalware Protection: EnabledMalicious Website Protection: EnabledChameleon: DisabledOS: Windows XP Service Pack 3CPU: x86File System: NTFSUser: {username}Scan Type: Threat ScanResult: CompletedObjects Scanned: 258259Time Elapsed: 2 min, 15 secMemory: EnabledStartup: EnabledFilesystem: EnabledArchives: EnabledRootkits: DisabledShuriken: EnabledPUP: EnabledPUM: EnabledProcesses: 0(No malicious items detected)Modules: 0(No malicious items detected)Registry Keys: 10Security.Hijack, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\IMAGE FILE EXECUTION OPTIONS\k9filter.exe, Quarantined, [5c1d8582e8933ef89c40296451b27090], Security.Hijack, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\IMAGE FILE EXECUTION OPTIONS\mpcmdrun, Quarantined, [3e3bf710e09b0f2798204b0f89797f81], Security.Hijack, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\IMAGE FILE EXECUTION OPTIONS\mpsvc.dll, Quarantined, [92e714f383f89f974772ee6cbb47d52b], Security.Hijack, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\IMAGE FILE EXECUTION OPTIONS\mpuxsrv.exe, Quarantined, [a0d90601c4b7270f3a300b58996944bc], Security.Hijack, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\IMAGE FILE EXECUTION OPTIONS\msascui, Quarantined, [a5d4be495427bb7b11a90f4b0cf6c43c], Security.Hijack, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\IMAGE FILE EXECUTION OPTIONS\msascui.exe, Quarantined, [89f060a7a2d91b1b4c9f7a67fe049f61], Security.Hijack, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\IMAGE FILE EXECUTION OPTIONS\MSconfig.exe, Quarantined, [2b4e4bbced8eaa8cad45fee39f63936d], Security.Hijack, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\IMAGE FILE EXECUTION OPTIONS\msmpeng.exe, Quarantined, [5227dc2bc7b47cbab846469b936f10f0], Security.Hijack, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\IMAGE FILE EXECUTION OPTIONS\MSseces, Quarantined, [6f0a49bec1bafd3913a899c1cf33d22e], Trojan.Agent, HKLM\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\SERVICES\BCKD, Quarantined, [aecb96714d2ee551c6e36cee3fc30af6], Registry Values: 1Trojan.Agent, HKLM\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\SERVICES\BCKD|ImagePath, 33.sys, Quarantined, [aecb96714d2ee551c6e36cee3fc30af6]Registry Data: 0(No malicious items detected)Folders: 0(No malicious items detected)Files: 2Trojan.Agent, C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\svc-cjko.exe, Quarantined, [5128b156b5c656e0f85c93cf37ca46ba], Malware.Trace.E, C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\data.sec, Quarantined, [730643c4611ae35314c18c01c43f966a], Physical Sectors: 0(No malicious items detected)(end)

As mentioned before the full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware could have protected your computer against this threat.

We use different ways of protecting your computer(s):

• Dynamically Blocks Malware Sites & Servers
• Malware Execution Prevention

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