SettingsGuard
What is SettingsGuard?
SettingsGuard is software application developed by SmartCyberTechnology. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 48.82% of installations running this operating system. SettingsGuard's installer is typically 17.00 MB in size and installs around 11 files. The most common release is 2.0.2.3 with 63.51% of all installations currently using this version.
SettingsGuard is most popular in the United States with 29.54% of installations residing in this country.
About SettingsGuard?
SettingsGuard developed by PerformerSoft and iBario is a browser extension designed to enhance the user's online experience by providing protection against potentially unwanted software that may attempt to hijack browser settings. The extension monitors and tracks any attempts to change the default search engine, homepage, or new tab page and notifies the user of any such changes. Additionally, it may install browser add-ons, plugins, or widgets to safeguard against potential threats. The software also offers a free search engine with high-quality search results. By consenting to the protection measures put in place by SettingsGuard, users can ensure their browsing experience remains secure and uninterrupted.
Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in SettingsGuard.
| Scanner Software | Version | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lavasoft Ad-Aware | 12.0.163.0 | Trojan.Generic.12346312 |
| Agnitum Outpost | 5.5.1.3 | Riskware.Agent! |
| AhnLab-V3 | 2015.03.21.00 | Trojan/Win32.Agent |
| ALYac | 1.0.1.4 | Trojan.Generic.12346312 |
| avast! | 8.0.1489.320 | Win32:Dropper-gen [Drp] |
| Avira | 7.11.218.226 | TR/Rogue.1825280 |
| AVware | 1.5.0.21 | Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
| Baidu-International | 3.5.1.41473 | PUA.Win32.SettingsGuard.81 |
| Bitdefender | 7.2 | Trojan.Generic.12346312 |
| Cyren | 5.4.16.7 | W32/Trojan.SJFI-4056 |
| Emsisoft Anti-Malware | 3.0.0.600 | Trojan.Generic.12346312 (B) |
| ESET-NOD32 | 11353 | Win32/SmartCyberTech.A potentially unwanted |
| Fortinet FortiGate | 5.0.999.0 | Riskware/SmartCyberTech |
| G Data | 25 | Trojan.Generic.12346312 |
| K7 AntiVirus | 9.202.15333 | Trojan ( 004b19ea1 ) |
| K7GW | 9.202.15333 | Trojan ( 004b19ea1 ) |
| McAfee | 6.0.5.614 | GenericR-CXI!F5BE2D986BCD |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | v2014.2 | BehavesLike.Win32.Dropper.th |
| MicroWorld-eScan | 12.0.250.0 | Trojan.Generic.12346312 |
| NANO AntiVirus | 0.30.8.659 | Trojan.Win32.Rogue.dnrobr |
| nProtect | 2015-03-20.01 | Trojan.Generic.12346312 |
| Panda Antivirus | 4.6.4.2 | Trj/Genetic.gen |
| Sophos | 4.98.0 | Generic PUA NJ |
| Symantec | 20141.2.0.56 | Trojan.Gen.2 |
| Trend Micro | 9.740.0.1012 | TROJ_GEN.R0C1C0OLQ14 |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall | 9.700.0.1001 | TROJ_GEN.R0C1C0OLQ14 |
| VIPRE Antivirus | 38612 | Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
| Scanner Software | Version | Result |
|---|---|---|
| AhnLab-V3 | 2015.03.31 | Trojan/Win32.Agent |
| AVware | 1.5.0.21 | Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
| McAfee | 5600.6797 | Artemis!07AA93A012B8 |
| Norman | 10.20150413 | Suspicious_Gen2.WBRBI |
| Symantec | 4/13/2015 rev. 2 | Trojan.Gen |
| Trend Micro | 10.465.13 | TROJ_GEN.R0C1C0OB915 |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall | 7.2.103 | TROJ_GEN.R0C1C0OB915 |
| VIPRE Antivirus | 38918 | Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
| Lavasoft Ad-Aware | 12.0.163.0 | Trojan.Generic.12346312 |
| Agnitum Outpost | 5.5.1.3 | Riskware.Agent! |
| ALYac | 1.0.1.4 | Trojan.Generic.12346312 |
| avast! | 8.0.1489.320 | Win32:Dropper-gen [Drp] |
| Avira | 7.11.218.226 | TR/Rogue.1825280 |
| Baidu-International | 3.5.1.41473 | PUA.Win32.SettingsGuard.81 |
| Bitdefender | 7.2 | Trojan.Generic.12346312 |
| Cyren | 5.4.16.7 | W32/Trojan.SJFI-4056 |
| Emsisoft Anti-Malware | 3.0.0.600 | Trojan.Generic.12346312 (B) |
| ESET-NOD32 | 11353 | Win32/SmartCyberTech.A potentially unwanted |
| Fortinet FortiGate | 5.0.999.0 | Riskware/SmartCyberTech |
| G Data | 25 | Trojan.Generic.12346312 |
| K7 AntiVirus | 9.202.15333 | Trojan ( 004b19ea1 ) |
| K7GW | 9.202.15333 | Trojan ( 004b19ea1 ) |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | v2014.2 | BehavesLike.Win32.Dropper.th |
| MicroWorld-eScan | 12.0.250.0 | Trojan.Generic.12346312 |
| NANO AntiVirus | 0.30.8.659 | Trojan.Win32.Rogue.dnrobr |
| nProtect | 2015-03-20.01 | Trojan.Generic.12346312 |
| Panda Antivirus | 4.6.4.2 | Trj/Genetic.gen |
| Sophos | 4.98.0 | Generic PUA NJ |
Software Behaviors
- Services:
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- SettingsGuard.exe runs as a service named 'SettingsGuard' (SettingsGuard) "SettingsGuard".
Startup Entries
- Registry entries:
-
- sg.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'SettingsGuardUi' and executes as "C:\ProgramData\SettingsGuard\1.0.1411.1411\sg.exe".
Software Details
- URL:
- https://smartcybertechnology.com
- Support:
- –
- Installation path:
- C:\ProgramData\settingsguard
- Uninstaller:
- C:\ProgramData\SettingsGuard\uninstall.exe uninstall
- Size:
- 17.00 MB
- Language:
- English
SettingsGuard Executable Details
- Primary executable:
- SettingsGuard.exe
- Name:
- SettingsGuard
- Path:
- C:\ProgramData\settingsguard\SettingsGuard.exe
- MD5:
- 07aa93a012b80c3778b780951f03941c
- SHA-1:
- –
- SHA-256:
- –
| File Type | Filename | MD5 |
|---|---|---|
|
EXE
|
SettingsGuard.exe
Malware
|
07aa93a012b80c3778b780951f03941c |