GuardCenter
GuardCenter is a rogue security program that shows false Warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It also uses aggressive advertising and can also install through Trojan exploits.
General information:
Malware Name: |
GuardCenter |
Malware Type: |
Rogue Security Program |
Company Name: |
GuardCenter |
Company URL: |
http://guard-center.com/
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Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
Operating System: |
WIN XP |
Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
GuardCenter provides you the software GuardCenter that is an award-winning spyware removal utility will help you fighting all kinds of spyware and adware including keyloggers, trojan horses, password thieves and on. With new and unique protection
module once cleaned your machine will not get infected ever again. Do not wait, try now for free. It is a purported anti-spyware application to scan for and remove spyware from users computers.
Spyware Description:
GuardCenter is a rogue security program that shows false Warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It also uses aggressive advertising and can also install through Trojan exploits.
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> It shows false Warning messages. -> It also shows misleading scan Results. -> It can also install through Trojan exploits. -> It also uses aggressive advertising.
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
GuardCenter.exe
File information Created after Installation:
File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\GuardCenter\GuardCenter.lnk |
1486 |
Shortcut |
C:\Program Files\GuardCenter\GuardCenter1.gc |
33206 |
GC File |
C:\Program Files\GuardCenter\GuardCenter3.dll |
40960 |
Application Extension |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Registry information Created after Installation:
Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\GuardCenter\Scan |
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\GuardCenter |
DisplayName |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\GuardCenter |
HelpLink |