Sunday, June 29, 2008

ESET SysInspector

ESET SysInspector is a new programme from Eset used to generate and save a detailed log about the registry,running processes, files, etc. for malware infections. It also possesses Anti-Stealth technology for detecting rootkits. Log entries are assigned a color code risk level for easy idenfications of malware infections. But however, Eset Sysinspector will not remove the infections for you. You can post it on IT expert websites for them to analyze for you.

Note: ESET SysInspector is still in Beta stage.

If you are interested, you can get more info and download it from here

Monday, June 16, 2008

General List of FAKE Antispyware Programs

Keep a lookout about this list of fake antispyware programs stated below. Don't allow these to run on your computer. If you found any of these in your computer, you may download RogueRemover FREE from Malwarebytes from here, and download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware from here. Run the program one at the time and update it and do a scan with it. Remove any entries found.

- IE AntiVirus (April 2008)
- Image:New.gif Malware Bell (April 2008)
- Awola6 (March 2008)
- Microsoft Windows Adapter 5.1.3214 (March 2008) A fake one, of course!
-Internet Explorer Toolbar (March 2008)
- Pest-Capture (March 2008)
- VirusHeat (February 8, 2008)
- AntiSpyGuard (November 2007)
- VirusRay (October 2007)
- AntiVirGear (September 2007) May require extra removal instructions
- VirusProtectPro 3.6 and 3.7 (August 2007)
- VirusProtectPro (July 2007)
- Privacy Protector (June 2007) in addition to hijacking the desktop with a ominous red and black background, this rogue can produce a fake and persistent [Malware Alert]. It may also produce a bogus [Security Center Warning] when it connects to livewinupdates.com - a very infective Cool Web Search (CWS) domain - to download additional components.
- ContraVirus (June 2007)
- SpyCrush (Feb 2007 with re-emergence June 8, 2007)
- SpyLocked (April 2007)
- Malware Stopper - a SpySheriff clone (April 18, 2007)
- Adware Remover, AntiVirus Protector (April-March 2007)
- Antivirus Solution, Spyware IT, (April-March 2007)
- AntiSpyZone,StartGuard (April-March 2007)
- MalwaresWipeds, SpyHeals (April-March 2007)
- Video Access ActiveX Object, Internet Security (Added February 2007)
- SpyDawn, SpyCrush, AntiVermeans (Added February 2007)
-System Registry Cleaner- beware of this fake alert - it claims to be by "Microsoft Certified Partner" (Added January 2007)
- PestCapture, SpySoldier (Added January 2007)
- SpywareKnight, WinAntiSpyPro (Added January 2007)
- AntiVerminser (added January 2007)
- AntiVermins (added December 2006)
- VirusBursters 6.3 (added November 2006)
- VirusBurster and VirusBursters (added October 2006)
- VirusBurst(added August 2006)
- Titan Shield(added June 2006)
- SpywareQuake (added 25-March-2006)
- SpyFalcon (added 8-Feb-2006)
- SpywareStrike (added 7-Jan-2006)
- SpyAxe
- Smitfraud
- Security IGuard
- Virtual Maid
- Search Maid
- AntiVirusGold or AV Gold
- PSGuard
- SpySheriff
- Spy Trooper
- Security Toolbar
- WinHound
-AlphaCleaner

Sunday, June 01, 2008

SDFix

Download SDFix and save it to your Desktop.(Advanced malware cleaning software)

* Run the SDFix by double clicking on it.
* Allow it to install into the default location which is normally c:\SDFix
* Now please reboot your computer into Safe Mode (Press F8 when computer restarts )
* When you have booted into safe mode, open the C:\SDFix folder and double click RunThis.bat to start the script.
* Type Y to begin the cleanup process.
* It will remove any Trojan Services or Registry entries found and then prompt you to press any key to Reboot.
* Press any Key and it will restart the PC.
* When the PC restarts the Fixtool will run again and complete the removal process then display Finished, press any key to end the script and load your desktop icons.
* Once the desktop icons load the SDFix report will open on screen and also save into the SDFix folder as Report.txt.
* Attach the Report.txt file to your next message.


Notes for possible problems running SDFix:

* If this error message is displayed when running SDFix:

The command prompt has been disabled by your administrator. Press any key to continue . . .

Please goto Start Menu > Run > then copy and paste the following line:

%systemdrive%\SDFix\apps\swreg IMPORT %systemdrive%\SDFix\apps\Enable_Command_Prompt.reg

Press OK then run SDFix again

* If the Command Prompt window flashes on then off again on XP or Windows2000

Please goto Start Menu > Run > then copy and paste the following line:

%systemdrive%\SDFix\apps\FixPath.exe /Q

Reboot and then run SDFix again

* If SDFix still doesnt run, check the %comspec% variable

Goto Start Menu > Right click My Computer > click properties > click Advanced Click Environment Variables and check that the ComSpec variable points to cmd.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\cmd.exe

* SDFix uses ERUNT to create a registry backup in this location: %SystemRoot%\ERUNT\SDFix\

To see what types of malware SDFix could solve, see SDFix Changelog

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