Archive for the 'Anti-spyware software' Category

F-secure counted 250,000 new malware samples over the year 2007, which is the same amount that was counted over the last 20 years (including 2006). These statistics are very different from vendor to vendor, since most of them are based on the particular vendor's clients' experiences.
Having said that, many other security vendors have reported a […]

Spyware Doctor’s scan time has remarkably decreased since the 5.0.5 version. This happened because of several updates and you don’t have to worry about the quality of scan: it had't suffered from this. The “Spider scanning” technology has been improved and some duplicated scans were removed to shorten scan time.
Additional “Lower priority” option was added […]

Virusheal it an new threat emerged on June 26th 2007. Its a Clone of well known rogue anti spyware applications Spyheal and spywarequake. Our team works now on VirusHeal manual removal instructions and complete removal guide. VirusHeal is a new parasite and it will take some time to analyse and get correct removal information. we don't want to […]

Trend Micro, one of the leading antivirus and security software companies, acquired HijackThis, probably the most popular tool used in threat analytics and malware removal. The company plans to announce their acquisition on Monday, March 19. However, a new version of HijackThis (2.00 beta) made by Trend Micro is already available for download.
According to Merijn […]

On Monday, October 23, Microsoft released the final version of Windows Defender, free anti-spyware program for the Windows operating system.
The final product is the result of almost two years long testing and development started with the release of Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta 1 based on GIANT AntiSpyware, a popular spyware remover back in 2004. Windows […]

Thanks to popular clichés, most users think that only viruses and spyware can slow their computers down. Popular advertising catchphrases like “You PC runs slowly? You have spyware/viruses!” on all those anti-spyware and antivirus sites make people think that only security software can speed their systems up.
Usually that’s true. Anti-spyware and antivirus programs remove […]

Automatic Gromozon (LinkOptimizer) removal tool is now available. It’s a small, but yet highly effective application capable of completely removing the infamous infection.
A week ago, we have published Gromozon and LinkOptimizer Removal Guide providing mostly manual removal instructions. This guide can still be useful. However, we understand that manual removal of such sophisticated, complex threat […]

There is a new trojan on the loose - VirusBurst. It began spreading just yesterday, but we already receive reports from people whose systems have been compromised.
By saying “a new trojan” we didn’t mean unseen, sophisticated or completely different parasite. VirusBurst is actually the same SpywareQuake risk. The only difference is name. Infection symptoms and […]

“VirusRescue is a powerful mix of Anti-Malware, Anti-Virus, Anti-Trojan, Anti-Backdoor, Anti-Worm and Anti-PornoDial in one program. It will rescue you from all types of Viruses on your PC.”
These words are taken from the official web site of VirusRescue, a new program that eliminates almost any kinds of infections. At least its makers say so. However, […]

A new version of one of the most powerful and popular anti-spyware programs has been released. Spyware Doctor 4.0 introduces new features, refreshing enhancements, even more effective scan engine and parasite removal techniques.
What’s new in Spyware Doctor 4.0?
- New Instant Messager (IM) Guard tool
- Ability to remove challenging new threats designed to elude elimination
- Enhanced […]