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Scanguard. Friend or foe?

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Old 21st October 2016 | 15:51
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Scanguard. Friend or foe?

It popped up just now while reading some unrelated news. It's claimed to be written by MS 'engineers', but they would say that, wouldn't they?
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Old 21st October 2016 | 16:11
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Now why would anyone want to distribute free software to protect your computer from malware unless their intention was to market your details or monetarise their investment in some other way. No such thing as a free lunch.
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Old 23rd October 2016 | 17:47
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When I googled it the other day, the consensus was that it was Malware..
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Old 23rd October 2016 | 18:18
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If it popped up uninvited it is, by definition, Malware.
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Old 23rd October 2016 | 19:49
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You mean like MSs invitations to upgrade to W10, particularly those that don't take no for an answer.
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