SpyGuard

Alias: spyguard, spy guard

Description: SpyGuard (Spy Guard) is a ransomware anti-spyware product that is normally bundled with different trojans as a way of installation. SpyGuard - or the trojan that installs it - starts issuing warning messages to the user claiming that their PC is infected, then suggests purchasing the full version to have the infections removed.

IMPORTANT: If you are receiving pop-up advertisements or messages referring you to download SpyGuard claiming that your computer is infected, this means your computer is infected with the ZLOB Trojan. Click here for details: ZLOB Trojan.

Threat type:

Hijacker - A Hijacker is a software application that takes control of your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some unknown site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you from changing back your browser's settings. An infected browser usually operates much slower.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer or your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore detects SpyGuard: Yes

Threat risk: Very High Risk

Extremely dangerous malware. Uses stealth installation, randomly named entries and has the capability to self update or resurrect after incomplete removal. Almost impossible to remove manually. Category mostly consists of trojans and spyware.

Symptoms:

Pop up balloon warning messages claiming that your PC is infected.

Automatic installation of SpyGuard.

Hijacked homepage to some obscure 'security' webpage.

SpyGuard Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with SpyGuard, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
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Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
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Registry Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
SysProtectionPage
SysUpdateCenter
SysNetSecurity
SpyHeal
BraveSentry
SysSecurityPage
SafetyHomepage
ProtectionBar
SecurityNetPage
SysGuardSite