Friday
2012-12-20, 08:58
The following instructions have been created to help you to get rid of "Win32.PrivCnt.a" manually.
Use this guide at your own risk; software should usually be better suited to remove malware, since it is able to look deeper.
If this guide was helpful to you, please consider donating towards this site (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=donate).
Threat Details:
Categories:
adware
Description:
Win32.PrivCnt.a is a NSIS installer package which misleads the user to get a software, audio or video file for free by utilizing loaded words like "keygen, serial, iso". It claims to be a free but ad-supported VPN client, which uses secure VPN tunelling. All internet queries are carried out via an intermediary server which is run by a third party that generates revenue for the site. Once a Win32.PrivCnt.a package is run it installs a client on the system and starts on every reboot via an autorun entry.
Supposed Functionality:
The company says: "Using this free VPN will secure your online communication. It creates a secure tunnel through which your internet traffic flows, hidden from anyone else. It's quick, easy and completely secure." Third party websites claim that PrivitizeVPN is a tool offering a direct service for "The Pirate Bay" like iPredator which is not correct.
Privacy Statement:
This VPN client has no EULA. Only a terms and conditions link on the first installer page. This links to 'http://privitize.com/privacy' which is verifiable unreachable since 2012-10-17 (The requested URL was not found on the server).
Links (be careful!):
: ttp://privitize.com/about
: ttp://privitize.com/privacy
Removal Instructions:
Files:
Important: There are more files that cannot be safely described in simple words. Please use Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) to remove them.
Final Words:
If neither Spybot-S&D nor self help did resolve the issue or you would prefer one on one help,
Please read these instructions (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288) before requesting assistance,
Then start your own thread in the Malware Removal Forum (http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22) where a volunteer analyst will advise you as soon as available.
Use this guide at your own risk; software should usually be better suited to remove malware, since it is able to look deeper.
If this guide was helpful to you, please consider donating towards this site (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=donate).
Threat Details:
Categories:
adware
Description:
Win32.PrivCnt.a is a NSIS installer package which misleads the user to get a software, audio or video file for free by utilizing loaded words like "keygen, serial, iso". It claims to be a free but ad-supported VPN client, which uses secure VPN tunelling. All internet queries are carried out via an intermediary server which is run by a third party that generates revenue for the site. Once a Win32.PrivCnt.a package is run it installs a client on the system and starts on every reboot via an autorun entry.
Supposed Functionality:
The company says: "Using this free VPN will secure your online communication. It creates a secure tunnel through which your internet traffic flows, hidden from anyone else. It's quick, easy and completely secure." Third party websites claim that PrivitizeVPN is a tool offering a direct service for "The Pirate Bay" like iPredator which is not correct.
Privacy Statement:
This VPN client has no EULA. Only a terms and conditions link on the first installer page. This links to 'http://privitize.com/privacy' which is verifiable unreachable since 2012-10-17 (The requested URL was not found on the server).
Links (be careful!):
: ttp://privitize.com/about
: ttp://privitize.com/privacy
Removal Instructions:
Files:
Important: There are more files that cannot be safely described in simple words. Please use Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd) to remove them.
Final Words:
If neither Spybot-S&D nor self help did resolve the issue or you would prefer one on one help,
Please read these instructions (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288) before requesting assistance,
Then start your own thread in the Malware Removal Forum (http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22) where a volunteer analyst will advise you as soon as available.