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SysGuardSite

Alias: sysguardsite, sysguardsite.com, sysguardsite.net, trojan sysguardsite, sysguardsite hijacker

Description: SysGuardSite (sysguardsite.net) is a computer hijack that is the result of the ZLOB Trojan. The ZLOB Trojan infects computers and generates warning messages announcing the infection, then directs users to download fake anti-spyware and anti-virus products from a host of websites among which is sysguardsite.net. ZLOB Trojan promotes several rogue products such as Spy Heal, Pest Wipe, SpywareStrike, SpyAxe, SpyTrooper, Malware Wipe, Adware Punisher, Spy iBlock and SpyGuard. It is highly recommended to remove SysGuardSite trojan as it also transfers information from the infected computer to unknown servers which makes it a potential for data theft. By removing the Zlob trojan, you also rid your computer of SysGuardSite hijacker.

Many of these rogue websites that result from ZLOB infection look similar to screenshot below.

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.

Ransomware - Ransomware is a software application that infects a computer and asks for money to have the infection removed.

Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs.

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

Detection:
SpyNoMore removes SysGuardSite: 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:

User's homepage is changed to sysguardsite.net or to other unfamiliar websites.

Warning messages such as "System Alert", "Virus Alert", "Your Computer is Infected" and "Security Alert" are displayed.

Presence of icon next to computer clock. The icon can generate balloon messages claiming infection. The icon usually looks like a shield or a 'danger' triangle with an exclamation mark inside.

SysGuardSite 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 SysGuardSite, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

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