Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

Additional versions

3,0,285,0	25.00%
2,1,121,0	50.00%
2,0,181,0	25.00%

Relationships

SecurityScanner.dll

McAfee Security Scanner by McAfee (Signed)

Remove SecurityScanner.dll

Version:	3,0,285,0
MD5:	8d20196d121badb238eebd17ffcf2c11
SHA1:	dc4df88b593e2ed738522b77d6dfe445f1952df1
SHA256:	eebc93a4bb57643926e31ae7cafb1fbab5d81b940913340cfa33e65b064673b8

What is SecurityScanner.dll?

Security Scanner Startup DLL is part of McAfee SecurityCenter, a security solution that allows users to monitor their computer's security status and to know instantly whether their computer's virus, spyware, e-mail, and firewall protection services are up-to-date. Most McAfee SecurityCenter builds offer trial subscriptions to McAfee’s security software.

About SecurityScanner.dll (from McAfee)

“McAfee Security Scan is a free tool that automatically checks and reports if your PC is protected. Your PC's security status is determined by the state of your anti-virus and firewall protection. Your”

Details

File name:	securityscanner.dll
Publisher:	McAfee, Inc.
Product name:	McAfee Security Scanner
Description:	Security Scanner Startup DLL
Typical file path:	C:\Program Files\mcafee security scan\2.0.181\securityscanner.dll
File version:	3,0,285,0
Product version:	3,0,0,0
Size:	483.75 KB (495,360 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:	McAfee
Authority (CA):	VeriSign
Effective date:	Friday, September 12, 2008
Expiration date:	Sunday, October 9, 2011
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:	Windows GUI
File packed:	No
.NET CLR:	No

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Programs

The following programs will install this file

McAfee Security Scan Plus

McAfee, Inc.

5% remove

“McAfee Security Scan Plus is a free diagnostic tool that ensures you are protected from threats by actively checking your computer for up-to-date anti-virus, firewall, and web security software. It also scans for threats in any open programs. ”