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I went online today and saw this 'blurb' about needing to Scan my computer every time I open it for viruses. Then the link took me to SCANGUARD. They were advertising a FREE version at http://www.smartwebuser.org/104. Has anyone ever heard of this program? Is this a scam? Could this be some way that hackers can easily gain entrance into my computer? I'm very suspicious.
OK, I read the link you just gave me and saw this:
Posted 22 October 2016 - 05:26 AM
Greetings, just a heads up on something called "Scan Guard". I like many others like to try different things anyway came across this little ditty callled Scan Guard it's an anti virus. booster.cleaner etc. also for a limited time it's "free" (till tomorrow !0-23-16) red flag right there. Anyway install ed it ran it when finished said I had 2 threats proceeded to "resolve" had a few choices quarantine, delete (forgot the third) so I hit quarantine which brought me to another page where it asks you to "purchase" another product at sale cost to remove the threat. So on this happy note I uninstalled the product and am here to give my heads up. You guys are great on this site, helped me many times just wanted to return the favor. Thank you.
So I'll not be installing this product. Thanks much
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