What is 008.dat? Should I remove it?

008.dat is a dangerous file, which can be easily used for initiating serious problems on computer. According to security experts, this file belongs to a parasite, which is called MalwareDestructor. However, hackers might have involved it to the functionality of other viruses as well. Just like MalwareDestructor virus, these threats belong to 'rogue anti-spyware' category. That means they display fake alerts that report about computer issues and then offer their paid license, which is typically presented as the only tool that is capable of fixing computer. Of course, you should never pay for MalwareDestructor's license. You should run a full system scan with reputable anti-spyware as soon as you notice alerts from this rogue.

008.dat is created as soon as PC is infected. In most of the cases it is used for degrading system's performance. It may start displaying commercial advertisements, cause redirects to malicious sites, slow the system or perform other annoying actions. However, you should take into account that really dangerous parasites may use 008.dat to damage system, infect it with malicious files, etc. That's why we highly recommend avoiding 008.dat.

NOTE! In rare occasions 008.dat file may actually be a fully legitimate file that belongs to operating system or legitimate software. That's why you should thoroughly examine this file before you remove it from the system. For that we recommend using RegCure Pro.