SecurityUtility

Posted by Max Lehmann on June 17, 2015

What is SecurityUtility?

SecurityUtility may be a deceiving name for this application since you would think that it is a useful program to secure your computer. However, in reality, it does the exact opposite. Our security experts classify SecurityUtility as adware. This app does nothing else but litter your screen with a great number of third-party advertisements, which can totally ruin your browsing experience. Of course, there are more serious issues when it comes to adware. Clicking on the ads might land you on malicious websites. Furthermore, SecurityUtility might enter your system with other infections that might harm your computer. It is important that you understand the urgency of removing SecurityUtility from your PC. If you want to know more about this adware and how you can get rid of it, please read our full report. Download Removal Tool100% FREE spyware scan and
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Where does SecurityUtility come from?

SecurityUtility is a new clone of Flashbeat and PicColor. These adware applications are based on the Superfish engine. You cannot download SecurityUtility directly from a designated website since there is none. It is only distributed in freeware bundles that are usually available on file-sharing websites. So, if you are infected with SecurityUtility, there is a good chance that you have visited a P2P website lately and clicked on a fake download button or link. This is how most users get these infections. However, usually there is still an opportunity to decline the installation of unwanted programs by unchecking some checkboxes or going for the Advanced options if available. These bundle installers are rather aggressive and misleading, so the malicious apps will always be set to install by default unless you uncheck them. This means that to restore your system‘s safety you will not only need to delete SecurityUtility but also all related infections.

How does SecurityUtility work?

When SecurityUtility is installed it will run a background process called securityutility.exe. Basically, like all other adware, it will fill your screen with third-party ads. Additionally, it will also use tracking cookies to collect information about your online habits and may even share that with third-parties. Schemers can make good use of such information, which, as a worst case scenario, might even include identity theft, and they can commit different online scams. If you do not want to expose yourself to these kinds of threats, you should not hesitate to remove SecurityUtility from your computer.

How do I remove SecurityUtility?

Fortunately for you, it is quite straightforward to remove SecurityUtility from your system. All you need to do is to uninstall it via Control Panel. If you do not know how to do that, please use our instructions below and you will be done in a few minutes. But, even if you clear your system of SecurityUtility, there is still a chance that other potentially harmful applications that can pose as security threats are still present. Therefore, the best solution would be for you to install a trustworthy antimalware application that would automatically take care of all your problems and protect your PC from future attacks. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to leave us a comment below.

Remove SecurityUtility from Windows

Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

Move the mouse cursor to the bottom left corner and right-click on the Windows logo.
Select Control Panel.
Click Uninstall a program.
Click on SecurityUtility and click Uninstall.

Windows 7 and Vista