How do I get rid of macprotector.app

An app, Ma Protector.app, appeared today.  It won't quit so I can't trash it.  How do I get rid of it?

Open Applications > Utilities > Activity Monitor and quit any processes linked to MACDefender.
Delete MACDefender from the Applications folder.
Check System Preferences > Accounts > Login Items for suspicious entries.
Run a Spotlight search for "MACDefender" to check for any associated files that might still be lingering.

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