ProtectDefender aka Protect Defender is another fake antispyware program making its way onto unsuspecting computer users. The program contains a variety of self-security measures which can make automated removal difficult. In particular, it will attempt to disable your firewall and antivirus protection. Programmed to initiate false computer security readings, the ProtectDefender scares users to enter their credit card information. For those who want to protect their operating systems against this threat, it’s important to carefully follow the following removal procedures:

Once you have removed ProtectDefender from your computer using either the automatic or manual method, make sure to block it and other malicious software using a HOSTS file. Please note that with the auomatic method, your computer should be protected from future spyware threats since you now have a spyware blocker program installed. We recommend downloading the HOSTS file from here, which contains a complete, up-to-date list of malicious websites especially if you used the manual method.