Search Guard Plus
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| Ranking: | 16,942 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 305 |
| First Seen: | September 2, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | August 8, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
PC security analysts have received reports regarding Search Guard Plus that is associated with the file process searchguardplus.exe, which runs in the background and consumes system resources while causing numerous issues on the affected computer. Search Guard Plus is a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). PC security researchers advise computer users to remove Search Guard Plus by eliminating its associated files. A security program that is fully up-to-date should be able to help computer users to deal with problems associated with Search Guard Plus.
Table of Contents
The Ineffective Guard that Brings Infection
Search Guard Plus may be installed automatically. In most cases, Search Guard Plus is delivered to the user's computer by bundling it with other software. Taking it in consideration, malware analysts strongly advise computer users to take extra care when installing any new software, especially in the case of programs downloaded for free online. Components like Search Guard Plus may even be included in the installation of reputable freeware, which is free of these kinds of components. That's because a third-party may bundle a program like this one with a component like Search Guard Plus through the use of a special installer or download manager. Because of this, PC security researchers advise caution when dealing with any new software, and a careful installation to avoid bundled components and nasty surprises. Components like Search Guard Plus also may be delivered using traditional threat delivery techniques such as including this component as an email attachment or through the use of attack websites or Trojan infections.
Symptoms of Search Guard Plus and Similar PUPs
After Search Guard Plus is installed, Search Guard Plus will run in the background constantly. This may cause the affected computer to slow down substantially and freeze frequently. Search Guard Plus also may cause Web browser redirects and change the affected Web browser's homepage, default search engine and other default settings. These redirects and pages represent a threat since they may expose the affected computer user to unwanted and potentially threatening content. The main goal of Search Guard Plus is to profit at the expense of the affected computer user. Prevent the creators of Search Guard Plus from profiting at your expense by using a reliable security program that is fully up-to-date to protect your computer at all times.
Avoiding the Problems Associated With Search Guard Plus
There are various actions you may take to prevent problems with Search Guard Plus and other PUPs (as well as other types of unwanted or corrupted components):
- Since Search Guard Plus may be delivered when the computer user clicks on a corrupted advertisement, you should always be careful when it comes to any pop-up advertisement or suspicious advertising content.
- Search Guard Plus also may be delivered using corrupted email attachments or embedded links. Always treat unsolicited email attachments with suspicion. Make sure you have a reliable security program that is fully up-to-date to protect your computer from intruders and, when in doubt about an email attachment from an email contact, call the sender on the phone or ask the sender in person about the email attachment to find out if the person did indeed send it.
- Search Guard Plus may be delivered to the computer through corrupted online scripts and websites. Always make sure that your Web browser security settings are adjusted properly and that your computer is protected with a reliable security program.
- The most common way in which Search Guard Plus is delivered is by bundling it with other software. Computer users should read the instructions when installing any new software carefully and opt out of any components that are not the main program being downloaded.
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | C:\Program Files\Search Guard PlusU\uninstalSGPU.exe | ||
| 2. | C:\Program Files\search guard plusu\sgpUpdaters.exe | 775bf57eca4912ab05ca0424f2d958a1 | |
| 3. | sgpUpdaters.exe |
URLs
Search Guard Plus may call the following URLs:
| /searchfunctions.com |
| mysearchinc.com |
| www.searchguardplus.com |
| www.searchguardplus.com/Uninstall.aspx |
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