Remove TheDefend. Description and removal instructions

 
Title: TheDefend
Also known as: The Defend
Type: Spyware
Severity scale:TheDefend severity is 72  (72 / 100)
 
TheDefend is a rogue anti-spyware program. You should remove this malicious software from your computer upon detection using the provided removal guide. The Defend malware is from the same family as GuardPcs, SiteAdware, AntiKeep and other rogue programs from the WiniSoft family. Basically, it's the same thing only the name is different. TheDefend displays fake security alerts and false scan results about serious computer infections just to trick you into believing that your computer is infected with Trojans and other malware. Please use the removal guide below to remove TheDefend virus from your computer manually for free.

TheDefend graphical user interface
[Figure 1. TheDefend graphical user interface]

Usually, TheDefend comes from fake online scanners or bundled with other malware. When running, it simulates a system scan and displays numerous infections that can be removed only if you purchase the program. Of course, this is a scam. What is more, this misleading application displays fake security center [Figure 2] almost identical to Windows Security Center and states that your computer doesn't have virus protection. Furthermore, it recommends activating TheDefend to remove the infections which do not even exist and to ensure full system protection. Both statements are false. The Defend is an infection itself and it can;t be trusted.

TheDefend fake security center
[Figure 2. TheDefend fake security center]

TheDefend also displays fake notifications from the Windows Taskbar. One of those notifications reads:


Spyware Alert!
Your computer is infected with spyware. It could damage your critical files or expose your private data on the Internet. Click here to register your copy of TheDefend and remove spyware threats from your PC.

There shouldn't be any doubts; TheDefend is nothing more but a scam. Please use the manual removal instructions below or an automatic removal tool to remove this infection from your computer as soon as possible. And remember; do not purchase this misleading program. If you have inadvertently paid for it, please contact your credit card company and dispute the charges.


Related files: TheDefend.exe, Uninstall.exe, 10536ha9ktozl5fa.bin, 10697spamz5t44f9.bin, 10754trz9293.cpl, [RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe, 3d03d9wnl5ader227z.cpl, 3fe1downlzade923815.dll, 3z2fback5oo924.dll, %Temp%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe, TheDefend.lnk, 1 TheDefend.lnk, 2 Homepage.lnk, 3 Uninstall.lnk

TheDefend properties:
• Changes browser settings
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background

Automatic TheDefend removal:

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TheDefend manual removal:

Kill processes:
TheDefend.exe uninstall.exe [RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe
Delete registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\TheDefend
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TheDefend
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TheDefend
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "TheDefend.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe"
Unregister DLLs:
3fe1downlzade923815.dll 3z2fback5oo924.dll

Delete files:
TheDefend.exe uninstall.exe 10536ha9ktozl5fa.bin 10697spamz5t44f9.bin 10754trz9293.cpl [RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe 3d03d9wnl5ader227z.cpl 3fe1downlzade923815.dll 3z2fback5oo924.dll %Temp%\\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe TheDefend.lnk 1 TheDefend.lnk 2 Homepage.lnk 3 Uninstall.lnk
Delete directories:
C:\Program Files\TheDefend Software
C:\Program Files\TheDefend Software\TheDefend
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\TheDefend

Other programs to remove TheDefend:

• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Windows Defender - Review - Download

Information added: 17/12/09
Information updated: 17/12/09

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