Should I remove Wifi Protector BI?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
67% remove it33% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #32,680
Reach 0.0040%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 4.32 days
127.37 days >
Average installed length: 66.92 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.34.1.29 |
5.13% |
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1.33.153.1 |
2.56% |
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1.31.153.2 |
71.79% |
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1.31.153.0 |
15.38% |
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1.29.153.2 |
3.85% |
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1.28.153.4 |
1.28% |
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Wifi Protector BI
What is Wifi Protector BI?
This is a potentially unwanted web browser extension that is designed to deliver search-based hijacking as well as contextual advertising. The program does this by modifying the user's home and search page in order to monetize a user's search activities. By installing a an extension in Chrome, it has the ability to monitor and track a user web browsing activities and display various banner and link-context ads in addition to its search redirection.
Overview
The most used version is 1.31.153.2, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up (this is typically done to avoid any UAC prompts). It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is utils.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 17 files and is usually about 8.4 MB (8,809,996 bytes). Wifi Protector BI-updater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
The program is built using the Crossrider framework, a cross browser monetization platform used to deploy a toolbar and extension for modern web browsers with monetization features including browser search and homepage redirection, contextual coupons and in-line text advertising. Crossrider extensions include background processes to monitor, update and automatically download new features/code without direct user interaction.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Loads into the web browser
- Built on the Crossrider toolbar platform and potentially unwanted
- May inject ads in the web browser
- 'Offers' to modify the browser's home and search pages by default
- Difficult to remove as it will reinstall itself
- Generally known to have a low reputation
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Wifi Protector BI.
Wifi Protector BI-firefoxinstaller.exe (11201274bced423a0ea8e90102bd069a) has been flagged by the following 24 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Lavasoft Ad-Aware |
806 |
Adware.Generic.1009856 |
AegisLab |
1.5 |
Troj.W32.Gen |
avast! |
2014.9-141121 |
Win32:Crossrider-AI [PUP] |
AVG |
2015.0.3284 |
Generic5 |
Avira |
7.11.183.52 |
ADWARE/CrossRider.Gen2 |
AVware |
1.5.0.21 |
Crossrider (fs) |
Baidu-International |
4.0.3.141121 |
Adware.Win32.CrossRider.bJ |
Bitdefender |
1.0.20.1625 |
Adware.Generic.1009856 |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0325 |
Trojan.Crossrider.27966 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.14.11.21.05 |
Adware.Generic.1009856 |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.10672 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.J |
F-Prot |
v6.4.7.1.166 |
W32/A-eb9ef301 |
F-Secure |
11.2014-21-11_6 |
Adware.Generic.1009856 |
G Data |
14.11.24 |
Adware.Generic.1009856 |
Malwarebytes |
v2014.11.21.05 |
PUP.Optional.WifiProtector.A |
McAfee |
5600.6940 |
Artemis!11201274BCED |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.6940 |
BehavesLike.Win32.AdwareCross.bh |
MicroWorld-eScan |
15.0.0.975 |
Adware.Generic.1009856 |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.28.6.62995 |
Trojan.Win32.Crossrider.ddxixk |
Symantec |
11/21/2014 rev. 6 |
Adware.FindLyrics |
Trend Micro |
10.465.21 |
TROJ_GEN.R0C1C0OJU14 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.325 |
TROJ_GEN.R0C1C0OJU14 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
34526 |
Crossrider (fs) |
Zillya |
2.0.0.1975 |
Adware.Lyckriks.Win32.676 |
Wifi Protector BI-bho.dll (4a8fa2692155aeaa21c0487c8453a780) has been flagged by the following 12 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
HackTool.Win32.CrossRider.H |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4613 |
W32.Clod9ca.Trojan.9bee |
ESET-NOD32 |
9257 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.H |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.175.10750 |
Trojan ( 0048c18f1 ) |
K7GW |
9.175.10750 |
Trojan ( 0048c18f1 ) |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
Artemis!4A8FA2692155 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!4A8FA2692155 |
Norman |
7.03.02 |
Suspicious_Gen4.FKHBN |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
Adware.Crossid |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V1025 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
25158 |
Crossrider (fs) |
Wifi Protector BI-chromeinstaller.exe (70b72abcece3442dd5271240b95ada58) has been flagged by the following 10 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Trojan.Win32.Toolbar.CrossRider.J |
ESET-NOD32 |
9031 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.J |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.173.10137 |
Trojan ( 0048c68d1 ) |
K7GW |
9.173.10137 |
Trojan ( 0048c68d1 ) |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
Artemis!70B72ABCECE3 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!70B72ABCECE3 |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
WS.Reputation.1 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V1025 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23258 |
Crossrider (fs) |
Wifi Protector BI-codedownloader.exe (a9aad59f364736f31469c55fd185e76b) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
HackTool.Win32.CrossRider.K |
ESET-NOD32 |
9062 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.K |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23488 |
Crossrider (fs) |
View all 50 all detections
Program details
Displayed publisher: Speedchecker
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\wifi protector bi
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Wifi Protector BI\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1
Estimated size: 8.4 MB
Files installed by Wifi Protector BI
Program executable: | utils.exe |
Path: | C:\Program Files\wifi protector bi\utils.exe |
MD5: | 3a2ab2f8ac4de8ce62ee07069da15daa |
Additional files:
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Wifi Protector BI-bg.exe - Wifi Protector BI (Wifi Protector BI exe)
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Wifi Protector BI-bho.dll - Wifi Protector BI BHO
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Wifi Protector BI-bho64.dll
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Wifi Protector BI-buttonutil.exe
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Wifi Protector BI-buttonutil64.exe
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Wifi Protector BI-chromeinstaller.exe
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Wifi Protector BI-codedownloader.exe
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Wifi Protector BI-enabler.exe
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Wifi Protector BI-firefoxinstaller.exe
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Wifi Protector BI-updater.exe
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Uninstall.exe
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Wifi Protector BI-buttonutil.dll
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Wifi Protector BI-buttonutil64.dll
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Wifi Protector BI-helper.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- Wifi Protector BI-bho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Wifi Protector BI' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411111133} (CrossriderApp0041133).
- Wifi Protector BI-bho64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Wifi Protector BI' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411111133} (CrossriderApp0041133).
5 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- Wifi Protector BI-firefoxinstaller.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Wifi Protector BI-firefoxinstaller.
- Wifi Protector BI-updater.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Wifi Protector BI-updater.
- Wifi Protector BI-enabler.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Wifi Protector BI-enabler.
- Wifi Protector BI-codedownloader.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Wifi Protector BI-codedownloader.
- Wifi Protector BI-chromeinstaller.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Wifi Protector BI-chromeinstaller.
How do I remove Wifi Protector BI?
You can uninstall Wifi Protector BI from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Wifi Protector BI, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Wifi Protector BI.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Wifi Protector BI you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win Vista (SP2) 3%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 67%
Keep it 33%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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Windows 10 |
26.92% |
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Windows XP |
3.85% |
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Windows Vista |
2.56% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
39.74% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
11.54% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.97% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
7.69% |
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Windows 8 Single Language |
5.13% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
5.13% |
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Geography
60.71% of installs come from Brazil
Which countries install it?
Brazil |
60.71% |
United States |
23.81% |
MA |
3.57% |
India |
1.19% |
Sri Lanka |
1.19% |
DZ |
1.19% |
Portugal |
1.19% |
Iran |
1.19% |
Netherlands |
1.19% |
YE |
1.19% |
Canada |
1.19% |
Poland |
1.19% |
United Kingdom |
1.19% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
20.51% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
15.38% |
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Dell |
15.38% |
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Lenovo |
15.38% |
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Samsung |
12.82% |
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GIGABYTE |
7.69% |
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Intel |
5.13% |
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Sony |
2.56% |
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Toshiba |
2.56% |
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ASUS |
2.56% |
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Common models |
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 |
3.17% |
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Semp Toshiba IS 1412 |
1.59% |
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Samsung 300E4A/300E5A/300... |
1.59% |
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PositivoPIG41BA |
1.59% |
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PCCHIPS P53G |
1.59% |
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Intel Corporation HuronRi... |
1.59% |
|
About (from Speedchecker Limited)
Speedchecker Limited is a Sheffield based company that specializes in internet speed testing , network monitoring and PC optimalization.
Publisher URL: www.pcspeedup.com