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March 2006 - Posts

  • MS Anti-Spyware Beta1 Defs. "5825" available

    MS Anti-Spyware Beta1 Defs. "5825" available

    Not to be confused with Windows Defender.
    For those of you continuing to use MS Anti-Spyware Beta1
    definitions should be available until July.

    Update via the app.


     

     

  • Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R101] 27.03.06

    Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R101] 27.03.06
    Please use the web update feature within the application to obtain the latest definition file.
    New Definitions:
    ========================
    Adware.Henbang
    WareOut

    Updated Definitions:
    ========================
    180Solutions +1
    404search
    ABetterInternet.Aurora +3
    Adintelligence.AproposToolbar +9
    Adware.Look2Me +12
    Adware.ZenoSearch
    AlfaCleaner
    Alset
    Coulomb Dialer
    DealHelper
    Dialer
    e2give
    ErrorSafe +3
    eUniverse
    GetMiraR
    Lop +14
    Malware.SpywareStrike
    Purityscan +3
    SCBAR
    SpyAxe +2
    SpywareNo +2
    Tracking cookie
    WebHancer
    Win32.Trojan.Downloader +11
    Win32.Trojan.Mirc +3
    Win32.TrojanDownloader.Qoologic +2
    WinFixer +3
    Virtumonde +2
    Zango
    The MD5 checksum for the defs.ref file is:
    88ba24f7b36c3f3fb5ee88617db856dc

    Advanced users *may* want to manually update using the below file.
    http://download.lavasoft.de.edgesuite.net/public/defs.zip
    Unzip - ensure that it is dated today!

  • MVPS HOSTS Update [03-24-06]

    MVPS HOSTS Update
    [03-24-06]

    Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File

    http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
    http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zip (107 kb)
    http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt (428 kb)

    How To: Download and Extract the HOSTS file
    http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts2.htm

    HOSTS File - Frequently Asked Questions
    http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hostsfaq.htm

    The "text" version also make a good reference for determining possible
    culprits.

    Sign up for HOSTS file update notices
    http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm#contribute
  • SpyBot Definition File Update 24.03.06

    SpyBot Definition File Update 24.03.06
    Updated Definitions: 1 MB. << Note to dial-up users.
    Updated English Target Descriptions File: 59 KB.
    Updated ~Beta Detections: 6 KB. ADVANCED USERS ONLY!
    Highlights of the new/added detections:
    Hijacker
    + MaxSearch + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2Installer + CoolWWWSearch.Service + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2DLL
    Malware
    + SpyFalcon + Vcodec.eMedia + Winsoftware.WinAntiVirusPro2006 + MyNetProtector + SpywareStrike + AzeSearch + Smitfraud-C.Toolbar888 + Look2Me.Topconverting + Web-Nexus + Smitfraud-C. + Command Service + Vcodec
    Security
    + Windows.RedirectedHosts
    Spyware
    + KillSec + UCmore + Torpig
    Trojan
    + Jupilites + Win32.VB.un + Win32.VB.vg + Win32.Winspg.a + Zlob.Downloader + Spyware Disinfector + BPS Spyware Remover
    + BraveSentry + Nous-Tech.UDefender
    Total: 312126[b] fingerprints in 38463 rules for 1892 products.
    NOTE: Choose the download mirror site closest to you!
    If you receive error messages such as "bad checksum" it is due to heavy server traffic. Wait until later or tomorrow to avoid disappointment.

    Don't forget to re-immunize SpyBot once the new definitions are applied!

    A brief explanation of the diffences in Immunzation between Windows XP and Windows 9x.
    http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=1988

    SpyBot Updates History -
    http://www.spybotupdates.com/index.php?page=updatehistory
  • Ad-aware Definition Update [SE1R100] 23.03.06

    Ad-aware Definition Update [SE1R100] 23.03.06
    Please use the web update feature within the application to obtain the latest update.
    New Definitions:
    ========================
    Accoona +3

    Updated Definitions:
    ========================
    Adgoblin
    Adintelligence.AproposToolbar +2
    AdShooter
    Adware.Look2Me +14
    Adware.WebSearch
    BargainBuddy
    ClickSpring
    CommonName
    CoolWebSearch
    Dialer
    DyFuCA +2
    Elitum.ElitebarBHO +3
    eUniverse
    GAIN
    IELoader
    ImIServer IEPlugin
    Lop
    MediaMotor
    Perflogger
    PromulGate
    Rads01.Quadrogram
    Win32.Adverts.TrojanDownloader
    Win32.PWSteal.Tarno
    Win32.Spybot.Worm
    Win32.Trojan.Downloader +5
    Win32.Trojan.Startpage
    Win32.TrojanClicker +2
    WinFavorites
    Virtumonde +5
    The MD5 checksum for the defs.ref file is:
    1dcad199c8358141cc3cebac7fb6c53a

    Advanced users may want to manually update using the below file:
    http://download.lavasoft.de.edgesuite.net/public/defs.zip
    Unzip - ensure that it is dated today!

  • Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R99] 20.03.06

    Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R99] 20.03.06
    Please use the web update feature within the application to obtain the new definition file.
    New Definitions:
    ========================
    Adware.SearchingAll +2
    Win32.Trojan.Hexdoor

    Updated Definitions:
    ========================
    Adintelligence.AproposToolbar
    Adroar
    Adware.DollarRevenue +3
    Adware.Look2Me +2
    Adware.ZenoSearch +5
    AlfaCleaner
    CometSystems
    iSearch Toolbar
    Malware.SpywareStrike
    PurityScan +4
    Rads01.Quadrogram
    Starware Toolbar
    Targetsaver
    WebHancer
    Win32.PWSteal.Tarno +2
    Win32.Trojan.Delf
    Win32.Trojan.Downloader +8
    Win32.TrojanClicker
    Win32.TrojanDownloader.Delf
    Win32.TrojanSpy.Goldun
    Winfixer +2
    The MD5 checksum for the defs.ref file is:
    63b7d662f2262e6bdbc81e5b024d7395
    Advanced users *may* manually update using the below zip file.
    http://download.lavasoft.de.edgesuite.net/public/defs.zip
    Once unzipped ensure that is is time-stamped todays date.

     

  • SpyBot Definition File Update 19.03.06

    SpyBot Definition File Update 19.03.06
    Updated Definitions: 1 MB. << Note large file for dial-up users.
    Updated ~Beta Definitions: 10 KB. FOR ADVANCED USERS ONLY.
    Highlights of the new/added detections:
    Dialer
    + Baciami
    Hijacker
    + C2.lop + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2Installer + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2Installer.ADS + CoolWWWSearch.Service
    + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2DLL
    Malware
    + Vcodec.eMedia + ConHook-N ++ MS Guard + SpyFalcon + Vcodec
    + WinFixer2005
    Spyware
    + GAIN.Gator
    Trojan
    + Win32.Small.cgc + Win32.Small.dsf + Win32.Banker.anv + Win32.Small.dsg ++ SpyShield + Zlob.Downloader + LdPinch-DH
    Total: 309631 fingerprints in 37698 rules for 1869 products.
    NOTE: Choose the download mirror site closest to you!
    If you receive error messages such as "bad checksum" it is due to heavy server traffic. Wait until later or tomorrow to avoid disappointment.
    Don't forget to re-immunize SpyBot once the new definitions are applied!
    A brief explanation of the diffences in Immunzation between Windows XP and Windows 9x.
    http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=1988
    SpyBot Updates History -
    http://www.spybotupdates.com/index.php?page=updatehistory
  • Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta1 Definitions "5817"

    Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta1 Definitions "5817"

    *Not* to be confused with Windows Defender.
    For those of you continuing to run MSAS Beta1.
    Defs "5817" are available on the update servers.
    Menu > Help > About >
    "Spyware Definition Version"

    Update via the application.


     

  • Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R98] 16.03.06

    Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R98] 16.03.06
    Please use the webupdate feature within the application to obtain these latest updates.
    New Definitions:
    ========================
    Adware.FreeAccessBar
    Adware.Look2Me +2
    Adware.PLook
    Adware.Sidesearch
    Win32.Trojan.Spambot

    Updated Definitions:
    ========================
    Adintelligence.AproposToolbar
    AdwareSheriff +2
    Alexa
    AlfaCleaner
    Dialer +3
    Elitum.ElitebarBHO
    Lop +4
    Rads01.Quadrogram
    SpyFalcon
    Spyware.AdvancedKeylogger
    Win32.Trojan.Agent
    Win32.Trojan.Downloader +3
    Win32.TrojanDropper
    Virtumonde +3
    The MD5 checksum for the defs.ref file is:
    608b52d79f9e1b285d498ac9ec570d86

    Advanced users *may* manually update using the below file;
    http://download.lavasoft.de.edgesuite.net/public/defs.zip
    Note: Once unzipped - ensure the file is time-stamped todays date.

  • Spyware Blaster Update 16.03.06

    Spyware Blaster Update 16.03.06
    5619 Total Items in the database - 15 new.
    Please use the
    Web Update feature within the application to obtain these latest updates.
    Ensure that the new items are fully enabled once downloaded and applied.
  • Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R97] 13.03.06

    Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R97] 13.03.06
    Please use the web update feature with the application to obtain the latest update.
    New Definitions:
    ========================
    OurXin +2
    Win32.Backdoor.Bifrose

    Updated Definitions:
    ========================
    Adware.NaviPromo
    Coolwebsearch
    Malware.SpyGuard
    Spyaxe
    SpyFalcon
    Win32.Trojan.Puper.d
    Win32.TrojanSpy.Goldun +4
    WinAntiSpyware
    WinFixer +5
    The MD5 checksum for the defs.ref file is:
    a8eb8b5e6608e84b160b567461f71567
    Advanced Users *may* manually update using the below file:
    http://download.lavasoft.de.edgesuite.net/public/defs.zip
    Once unzipped, ensure that it is time-stamped todays date before use!
  • SpyBot Definition File Update 10.03.06

    SpyBot Definition File Update 10.03.06
    Updated detections: 1.3 MB!

    Updated ~Beta detections: 5 KB.
    ~Beta Advanced detection library.
    (Advanced detection routines update: 87 KB.)
    There appears to be two of the above available, the second consisting of another file: 238 KB.

    Highlights of the new/added detections:
    Dialer
    + VacPro
    Hijacker
    + CoolWWWSearch.XPlugin + MetaStop + InterDefaultTool + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2Installer + CoolWWWSearch.Service + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2DLL
    Malware
    + WinFixer2005 + Mailbot + Smitfraud-C. + CashDeluxe + Smitfraud-C. Toolbar888 + Adware.Webtext + MS Guard
    Spyware
    + Torpig + GAIN.Gator
    Trojan
    + Win32.QQHelper.j + Win32.Delf.afv + Win32.Small.cfo + SpyShield + SpywareStop
    Total: 308427 fingerprints in 37457 rules for 1862 products.
    NOTE: Choose the download mirror site closest to you!
    If you receive error messages such as "bad checksum" it is due to heavy server traffic. Wait until later or tomorrow to avoid disappointment.

    Don't forget to re-immunize SpyBot once the new definitions are applied!

    A brief explanation of the diffences in Immunzation between Windows XP and Windows 9x.
    http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=1988

    SpyBot Updates History -
    http://www.spybotupdates.com/index.php?page=updatehistory
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