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10-16-2007, 01:52 PM
Best Online Scanners:
* HouseCall
* Panda
* Kasperksy Online
* eTrust Antivirus Scanner
* Online malware scan (Utilizes multiple major Antivirus Scans to analyze individual files. Norman AV "sandbox" component provides detailed analysis)
Libraries and further information:
* Symantec
* Trend
* McAfee
* Sophos
* Panda
* eTrust
* Multiple Vendor library and informational repository from Secunia (Excellent research resource)
* Anti-Phishing Working Group and Phishing Archive (Learn about this increasingly popular and dangerous method of web site spoofing)
* Security Alerts from WebsenseSecurityLabs (malicious Web sites, phishing-based attacks, and other emerging threats)
* Spam and Fraud: Information and Reporting (courtesy of the University of Oregon)
* Malware Help.Org (Devoted to "Malware" -- its nature, methods, detection and removal)
Spyware Database and research Links
* Parasites (Descriptions and removal information from Doxdesk)
* Parasites (Descriptions and removal instructions from PestPatrol
* Spyware Guide
Rootkit Detection and Removal Information
* Rootkit Detection and Removal
* The Rise of Rootkits (Multiple articles from Eweek)
Free fix and removal tools:
Viral:
* Grisoft AVG Free Download and AVG Update Download Options tip
* Free avast! 4 Home Edition (free registration required)
* BitDefender 8 Free Edition
* Specialized Removal Tools from Grisoft AVG
* Symantec
* Trend Micro Damage Cleanup Services (uses the latest definitions, downloadable)
* BitDefender (Specialized removal tools)
* McAfee AVERT Stinger (Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses)
* From Microsoft: Malicious Software Removal Tool (for Windows XP and 2K, includes Rootkit Detection): Online and Downloadable
Specialized Trojan Removal Applications (Trial versions):
* Wilders Security Advisors
Parasitic (applications to assist in detection and removal):
* Windows OneCare (Firewall, Antivirus and other protection all-in-one...This is still in Beta, it will be a pay-for service from the looks, only for XP w/SP2, see the requirements)
* New! Windows Defender (This replaces MSAntispware Beta...read about it)
* HostsXpert (Will fix many "page cannot be displayed" and "DNS" errors caused by hijacked hosts file in all Windows versions.)
* SpySweeper fully working trial (This link changes from time to time, ask in forum if you cannot find it. SpySweeper= one of best for detection, removal and protection)
* Spybot Installation and Usage
* Ad-Aware Home Page and VX2 Plugin
* SpywareBlaster and Tutorial from BleepingComputer.com
* HijackThis QuickStart
* HijackThis direct download, and Tutorial
* Startuplist 2.0 completely new and remodeled from Merijn
* lspfix (Layered Service Protocols) repairs damaged Winsock2 vxd associated with connectivity problems
* Winsock fix specific to XP by "Option Explicit"
* SpywareInfo: Detection, Prevention and Removal Tools, SpywareBlaster and others
* How to temporarily turn off protective programs when fixing malware
* More about SpyBot S&D's Tea Timer
* CoolWebSearch -- Information and Removal Tool Version 2.19
* Kazaabegone and other downloads from Merijn
* Other Tutorials from BleepingComputer.com
Alternate Download Sites for HijackThis, Spybot, CoolwebShredder (and others):
* Information, Advice and Specialized Tools from Aumha.org
* Lurkhere
* Spybot download and Tutorial at Safer-networking
* Anti-Spyware at Majorgeeks
* Merijn downloads and others at Castle Cops
Free Firewalls:
* ZoneAlarm and 3rd party ZA Guide (Generally applies to "Pro" version, but still useful for the free) Zone Labs User Forums
* Kerio(update: Now owned by Sunbelt Software-info at forums) and Manual Kerio User Forums
* Agnitum Outpost Pro Firewall(30 day trial) and Manual User Support Forum
* Outpost Free Firewall
* More Firewall help and info
Vulnerability testing, Information and Fixes:
* Steve Gibson's Homepage (Are you safe? Gibson's site is a world of its own, with tests and fixes for many Windows security vulnerabilities)
* Security Test Sites
* Secunia Software Inspector (checks whether your windows & other programs are vunerable to patched exploits)
This is a copy of the post by Rollin' Rog in the Malware Removal & HijackThis forum.
* HouseCall
* Panda
* Kasperksy Online
* eTrust Antivirus Scanner
* Online malware scan (Utilizes multiple major Antivirus Scans to analyze individual files. Norman AV "sandbox" component provides detailed analysis)
Libraries and further information:
* Symantec
* Trend
* McAfee
* Sophos
* Panda
* eTrust
* Multiple Vendor library and informational repository from Secunia (Excellent research resource)
* Anti-Phishing Working Group and Phishing Archive (Learn about this increasingly popular and dangerous method of web site spoofing)
* Security Alerts from WebsenseSecurityLabs (malicious Web sites, phishing-based attacks, and other emerging threats)
* Spam and Fraud: Information and Reporting (courtesy of the University of Oregon)
* Malware Help.Org (Devoted to "Malware" -- its nature, methods, detection and removal)
Spyware Database and research Links
* Parasites (Descriptions and removal information from Doxdesk)
* Parasites (Descriptions and removal instructions from PestPatrol
* Spyware Guide
Rootkit Detection and Removal Information
* Rootkit Detection and Removal
* The Rise of Rootkits (Multiple articles from Eweek)
Free fix and removal tools:
Viral:
* Grisoft AVG Free Download and AVG Update Download Options tip
* Free avast! 4 Home Edition (free registration required)
* BitDefender 8 Free Edition
* Specialized Removal Tools from Grisoft AVG
* Symantec
* Trend Micro Damage Cleanup Services (uses the latest definitions, downloadable)
* BitDefender (Specialized removal tools)
* McAfee AVERT Stinger (Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses)
* From Microsoft: Malicious Software Removal Tool (for Windows XP and 2K, includes Rootkit Detection): Online and Downloadable
Specialized Trojan Removal Applications (Trial versions):
* Wilders Security Advisors
Parasitic (applications to assist in detection and removal):
* Windows OneCare (Firewall, Antivirus and other protection all-in-one...This is still in Beta, it will be a pay-for service from the looks, only for XP w/SP2, see the requirements)
* New! Windows Defender (This replaces MSAntispware Beta...read about it)
* HostsXpert (Will fix many "page cannot be displayed" and "DNS" errors caused by hijacked hosts file in all Windows versions.)
* SpySweeper fully working trial (This link changes from time to time, ask in forum if you cannot find it. SpySweeper= one of best for detection, removal and protection)
* Spybot Installation and Usage
* Ad-Aware Home Page and VX2 Plugin
* SpywareBlaster and Tutorial from BleepingComputer.com
* HijackThis QuickStart
* HijackThis direct download, and Tutorial
* Startuplist 2.0 completely new and remodeled from Merijn
* lspfix (Layered Service Protocols) repairs damaged Winsock2 vxd associated with connectivity problems
* Winsock fix specific to XP by "Option Explicit"
* SpywareInfo: Detection, Prevention and Removal Tools, SpywareBlaster and others
* How to temporarily turn off protective programs when fixing malware
* More about SpyBot S&D's Tea Timer
* CoolWebSearch -- Information and Removal Tool Version 2.19
* Kazaabegone and other downloads from Merijn
* Other Tutorials from BleepingComputer.com
Alternate Download Sites for HijackThis, Spybot, CoolwebShredder (and others):
* Information, Advice and Specialized Tools from Aumha.org
* Lurkhere
* Spybot download and Tutorial at Safer-networking
* Anti-Spyware at Majorgeeks
* Merijn downloads and others at Castle Cops
Free Firewalls:
* ZoneAlarm and 3rd party ZA Guide (Generally applies to "Pro" version, but still useful for the free) Zone Labs User Forums
* Kerio(update: Now owned by Sunbelt Software-info at forums) and Manual Kerio User Forums
* Agnitum Outpost Pro Firewall(30 day trial) and Manual User Support Forum
* Outpost Free Firewall
* More Firewall help and info
Vulnerability testing, Information and Fixes:
* Steve Gibson's Homepage (Are you safe? Gibson's site is a world of its own, with tests and fixes for many Windows security vulnerabilities)
* Security Test Sites
* Secunia Software Inspector (checks whether your windows & other programs are vunerable to patched exploits)
This is a copy of the post by Rollin' Rog in the Malware Removal & HijackThis forum.