Microsoft published the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2008:
Microsoft published the Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for December 2008
A new version of AVG AntiVirus Free Edition is available
A new version of Avira AntiVir Personal is available
CNET News posted a news story that a worm dubbed Win32/Conficker.A exploiting a security hole that Microsoft released a patch for in October
Microsoft updated security bulletin MS07-005 with Windows XP Service Pack 3 as an affected product
a-squared Anti-Malware 4.0.0.61 has been released
Infoworld reports that an Austrian security vendor has found a vulnerability in Windows Vista that it says could possibly allow an attacker to run unauthorized code on a PC.
Avast! Home Edition 4.8.1287 has been released
Microsoft published the Security Bulletin Summary for November 2008
A new beta version of SUPERAntiSpyware has been released
A new version of Dr.Web CureIT is available
ClamWin Free Antivirus 0.94.1 has been released
Microsoft published the Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for November 2008
This tool removes Desktop Hijack malware: AdwarePunisher, AdwareSheriff, AlphaCleaner, AntiSpyCheck, Antispyware Soldier, AntiVermeans, AntiVermins, AntiVerminser, AntiVirGear, AntivirusGolden, AVGold, Awola, BraveSentry, IE Defender, MalwareCrush, MalwareWipe, MalwareWiped, MalwaresWipeds, MalwareWipePro, MalwareWiper, PestCapture, PestTrap, PSGuard, quicknavigate.com, Registry Cleaner, Security iGuard, Smitfraud, SpyAxe, SpyCrush, SpyDown, SpyFalcon, SpyGuard, SpyHeal, SpyHeals, SpyLocked, SpyMarshal, SpySheriff, SpySoldier, Spyware Vanisher, Spyware Soft Stop, SpywareLocked, SpywareQuake, SpywareKnight, SpywareRemover, SpywareSheriff, SpywareStrike, Startsearches.net, TitanShield Antispyware, Trust Cleaner, UpdateSearches.com, Virtual Maid, Virus Heat, Virus Protect, Virus Protect Pro, VirusBlast, VirusBurst, VirusRay, Win32.puper, WinHound, Brain Codec, ChristmasPorn, DirectAccess, DirectVideo, EliteCodec, eMedia Codec, EZVideo, FreeVideo, Gold Codec, HQ Codec, iCodecPack, IECodec, iMediaCodec, Image ActiveX Object, Image Add-on, IntCodec, iVideoCodec, JPEG Encoder, Key Generator, LookForPorn, Media-Codec, MediaCodec, MMediaCodec, MovieCommander, MPCODEC, My Pass Generator, NetProject, Online Image Add-on, Online Video Add-on, PCODEC, Perfect Codec, PowerCodec, PornPass Manager, PornMag Pass, PrivateVideo, QualityCodec, Silver Codec, SearchPorn, SiteEntry, SiteTicket, SoftCodec, strCodec, Super Codec, TrueCodec, VideoAccess, VideoBox, VidCodecs, Video Access ActiveX Object, Video ActiveX Object, Video Add-on, VideoCompressionCodec, VideoKeyCodec, VideosCodec, WinAntiSpyPro, WinMediaCodec, X Password Generator, X Password Manager, ZipCodec...
Editors Note: This may flag some antivirus programs like Avast and AVG. Running from safe mode would be best. Visit the authors homepage for detailed instructions on removal.
[License: Freeware| Requires: Win XP/2K | Size: 1.58 MB]
SmitFraudFix 2.372
Editors Note: This may flag some antivirus programs like Avast and AVG. Running from safe mode would be best. Visit the authors homepage for detailed instructions on removal.
[License: Freeware| Requires: Win XP/2K | Size: 1.58 MB]
SmitFraudFix 2.372
Core Security issues warning of vulnerability in version 8.1.2 of Adobe Reader on Tuesday on the day a security patch is due to be released by Adobe.
Core Security finds critical Adobe Reader hole
Core Security finds critical Adobe Reader hole
a-squared Anti-Malware provides reliable protection from:
Trojans, Backdoors, Keyloggers, Rootkits
Trojans and Backdoors provide strangers with access to your PC. Once a Backdoor is installed, an attacker can take full control of your computer. A Trojan is best described as a piece of software pretending to be something it is not - they often contain Backdoors, and usually arrive as email attachments. A Keylogger is a type of Malware that invisibly records all keyboard activity, whereas Rootkits hide on your PC and manipulate internal system operations. a-squared Anti-Malware specializes in recognizing and eliminating these types of Malware.
Spyware, Adware, TrackingCookies
Your personal data and information is worth a great deal of money to certain advertising companies. They have no qualms about smuggling software into your system, recording information and spying on everything you do. Adverts that change the start page of your browser also belong in the Spyware/Adware category. a-squared Anti-Malware completely removes Spyware from your PC. Traces of Spyware in the Registry and Tracking Cookies are also recognized.
Worms, Bots, Viruses
Worm viruses are currently one of the most irritating phenomena on the Internet. Usually transmitted as dangerous email attachments, worms send copies of themselves to all reachable destinations and cause great damage. Newer network worms/bots use security holes (Exploits) to infect a PC, and can reproduce at an astonishing speed. Without your knowledge, your PC is essentially transformed into a spam-sending zombie! a-squared Anti-Malware eliminates worms from your PC and prevents them from doing any further damage. The Malware-IDS also blocks attacks that security holes for which no patches currently exist, so-called zero-day attacks.
More about Worms
Dialers
Dialers are small programs that change the Internet access number of a modem-equipped computer to a much more expensive number. Costs can rise as high as several hundred dollars per dial attempt. a-squared Anti-Malware prevents Dialers from becoming active.
More about Dialers
Limitations: 30-Day Trial.
a-squared Anti-Malware 4.0.0.60
Trojans, Backdoors, Keyloggers, Rootkits
Trojans and Backdoors provide strangers with access to your PC. Once a Backdoor is installed, an attacker can take full control of your computer. A Trojan is best described as a piece of software pretending to be something it is not - they often contain Backdoors, and usually arrive as email attachments. A Keylogger is a type of Malware that invisibly records all keyboard activity, whereas Rootkits hide on your PC and manipulate internal system operations. a-squared Anti-Malware specializes in recognizing and eliminating these types of Malware.
Spyware, Adware, TrackingCookies
Your personal data and information is worth a great deal of money to certain advertising companies. They have no qualms about smuggling software into your system, recording information and spying on everything you do. Adverts that change the start page of your browser also belong in the Spyware/Adware category. a-squared Anti-Malware completely removes Spyware from your PC. Traces of Spyware in the Registry and Tracking Cookies are also recognized.
Worms, Bots, Viruses
Worm viruses are currently one of the most irritating phenomena on the Internet. Usually transmitted as dangerous email attachments, worms send copies of themselves to all reachable destinations and cause great damage. Newer network worms/bots use security holes (Exploits) to infect a PC, and can reproduce at an astonishing speed. Without your knowledge, your PC is essentially transformed into a spam-sending zombie! a-squared Anti-Malware eliminates worms from your PC and prevents them from doing any further damage. The Malware-IDS also blocks attacks that security holes for which no patches currently exist, so-called zero-day attacks.
More about Worms
Dialers
Dialers are small programs that change the Internet access number of a modem-equipped computer to a much more expensive number. Costs can rise as high as several hundred dollars per dial attempt. a-squared Anti-Malware prevents Dialers from becoming active.
More about Dialers
Limitations: 30-Day Trial.
a-squared Anti-Malware 4.0.0.60
SysProt AntiRootkit is an advanced, free tool that allows you to detect and remove Rootkits from Windows systems.
Here are some key features of SysProt AntiRootkit:
# Hidden process detection and removal
# Hidden driver detection
# SSDT hooks detection and removal
# Kernel inline hooks detection and removal
# Sysenter hook detection
# Hidden Services Registry key detection and removal
# Ports information
# File system browser
# And not to forget, it's faster than the older one
[License: Freeware| Requires: Win XP/2K/2003 | Size: 152 KB]
SysProt AntiRootkit 1.0.0.7
Here are some key features of SysProt AntiRootkit:
# Hidden process detection and removal
# Hidden driver detection
# SSDT hooks detection and removal
# Kernel inline hooks detection and removal
# Sysenter hook detection
# Hidden Services Registry key detection and removal
# Ports information
# File system browser
# And not to forget, it's faster than the older one
[License: Freeware| Requires: Win XP/2K/2003 | Size: 152 KB]
SysProt AntiRootkit 1.0.0.7
A worm that exploits the bug Microsoft patched in an emergency update 11 days ago is actively attacking systems, several security companies and researchers said Monday. The worm, which Symantec Corp. labeled Wecorl but was dubbed MS08-067.
New worm exploits critical Windows bug
New worm exploits critical Windows bug
Update your Windows Defender definitions if automatic update fails.
[License: Freeware| Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista | Size: 9.29 MB]
Windows Defender Antispyware Definition Updates 1.45.1246
[License: Freeware| Requires: Win 2K/03/XP/Vista | Size: 9.29 MB]
Windows Defender Antispyware Definition Updates 1.45.1246
