April 2006 - Posts
Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R105] 26.04.06
Please use the web update feature within Ad-aware to obtain the latest update.
New Definitions:
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Win32.Trojan.KillAV +3
Win32.Trojan.Runner
Updated Definitions:
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Adware.DollarRevenue +8
Adware.Yazzle
AlfaCleaner
BargainBuddy +2
Blazingtools Perfect Keylogger
CoolWebSearch +3
Dialer +3
ImIServer IEPlugin
MediaMotor
SearchCentrix +5
ShopNav Hijacker
SpywareNo +7
Trojan +3
WebHancer +5
Win32.Backdoor.Agent +4
Win32.Backdoor.Nethief
Win32.Backdoor.RBot +2
Win32.Backdoor.SDBot +12
Win32.Dialer.E-nrgyPlus
Win32.Generic.PWS +12
Win32.Trojan.Agent
Win32.Trojan.Delf
Win32.Trojan.Downloader +60
Win32.Trojan.Hexdoor
Win32.Trojan.SDBot +5
Win32.Trojan.Spambot +7
Win32.TrojanClicker +6
Win32.TrojanDownloader.ConHook
Win32.TrojanDownloader.Delf
Win32.TrojanDownloader.IstBar.hg +5
Win32.TrojanDropper +8
Win32.TrojanProxy.Small +7
Win32.TrojanSpy.Banker +2
Win32.TrojanSpy.Goldun +12
Win32.TrojanSpy.Small
Virtumonde
The MD5 checksum for the defs.ref file is:
bfb73566e2b2b9a68bfda46a5dc8f111
Advanced Users *may* manually update using the below zipped file;
http://download.lavasoft.de.edgesuite.net/public/defs.zip
Unzip, ensure that it is dated todays date!
Spyware Blaster Update 21.04.06
5665 Total items in the database = 22 new ActiveX items.
Please use the WebUpdate feature with SpywareBlaster to obtain these latest updates.
Ensure that all items are enabled once downloaded.
SpyBot Definition File Update 21.04.06
Updated Detections = 1.5 MB << Note to Dial-up users!
English Target Descriptions File = 64 KB.
Updated ~Beta Detections = 3 KB. ADVANCED USERS ONLY.
Highlights of the new/added detections:
Dialer
+ eGroup.InstantAccess + CarpeDiem Vars + Sfonditalia
Hijacker
+ CoolWWWSearch.008k + CoolWWWSearch.WCADW + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2Installer + CoolWWWSearch.Service
+ CoolWWWSearch.Feat2DLL
Malware
+ SpywareStrike + Smitfraud-C.
PUPS
+ AdwarePunisher + Kasinos
Spyware
+ AppWizz
Trojan
+ SpywareQuake + Zlob.Downloader ++ Jupilites + Win32.Small.AOQ
+ Tibs.vq
Total: 317540:fingerprints in 39840 rules for 1918 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 differences 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
Installation of the IE-Spyad list may disable some protections in SpyBot
and SpywareBlaster. Please check them and re-enable protections!
Not to be confused with Windows Defender!
Update via the application.
MVPS HOSTS Update [04-20-06]
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zip (108 kb)
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt (436 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
Note: the "text" version makes a good reference for determining possible
culprits.
Sign up for HOSTS file update notices
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm#contribute
Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R104] 18.04.06
Please use the webupdate feature within the application to obtain the latest reference file.
New Definitions:
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Adware.HuaCiSou +3
Adware.IWon
Adware.Yazzle +5
Trojan.Shutdown
Win32.Generic.PWS +7
Voonda Toolbar +2
Updated Definitions:
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Adware.Henbang +2
AdwareSheriff +2
BargainBuddy
begin2search +7
Clickspring
CnsMin
Dialer
ErrorSafe +2
SpyFalcon
SpySpotter
Trojan
Win32.Backdoor.Agent +2
Win32.Trojan.Agent +4
Win32.Trojan.Delf +2
Win32.Trojan.Downloader +29
Win32.Trojan.Mirc
Win32.Trojan.Spambot +4
Win32.TrojanClicker +3
Win32.TrojanProxy.Agent.dl
Win32.TrojanProxy.Small +4
Win32.TrojanSpy.Small
The MD5 checksum for the defs.ref file is:
c8a9ad7e13df10116a073da18c2b3290
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!
SpyBot Definition File Update 14.04.06
Updated detections = 1.5 MB << Note to dial-up users!
English target desriptions file = 63 KB.
Updated ~Beta descriptions = 9 KB. ADVANCED USERS ONLY.
Highlights of the new/added detections:
Hijacker
+ C2.lop + Smitfraud-C. + ErrorSafe + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2Installer + CoolWWWSearch.Service + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2DLL
Malware
+ SpyFalcon + Deskwizz + Command Service
PUPS
+ YazzleSudoku + Network Monitor + Freeze
Spyware
+ SpyBanker + Targetsaver + eXact Advertising.BargainsBuddy
+ WhenU.SaveNow + KillSec + 007 Spy Software
Trojan
+ Innovagest2000.SpyDeface + Goldun + Jupilites + Haxdoor.gx + Win32.Agent.pj + Win32.Tiny.ac + Win32.Swizzor.dd (2) + Vcodec
+ SpywareQuake
Total: 316054 fingerprints in 39489 rules for 1921 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 differences 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
**Not to be mistaken with Windows Defender.**
For those of you still running MSAS Beta1.
Reference File Update # "5833" - is available.
Update via the app.
Definition updates for Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta1 will be supported through the end of July.
Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R103] 10.04.06
Please use the web update feature within the application to obtain this latest definition file.
New Definitions:
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ABetterInternet.Nail
Adware.DuDu +2
Adware.P2PNetworking
Adware.Quicklinks
Spyware.QuickKeylogger
Updated Definitions:
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AdBlaster
Adintelligence.AproposToolbar +4
Adware.DollarRevenue
Adware.DuDu +8
Adware.EnergyPlugin
Adware.Hengbang
Adware.Mediapipe
Adware.Systemprocess
AdwareSheriff
begin2search +2
BroadCastPC
ClearSearch +4
CnsMin +20
Dialer +13
EzuLa +3
Global Netcom Inc +6
ImIServer IEPlugin +2
IROffer +2
istbar
MediaMotor
MegaSearch Toolbar +2
Softomate Toolbar +2
SpyAxe
SpyFerret
SpywareNo
SurfSideKickBHO
Timesink
Trojan +6
Win32.Bagle.B +3
Win32.Harnig.Trojan
Win32.Sober.A +3
Win32.Spybot.worm +2
Win32.Trojan.Agent.cs
Win32.Trojan.Delf
Win32.Trojan.Downloader +38
Win32.Trojan.Mirc +2
Win32.Trojan.Puper.d +4
Win32.Trojan.Spambot +2
Win32.TrojanClicker +7
Win32.TrojanDownloader.Agent
Win32.TrojanDownloader.ConHook +2
Win32.TrojanDownloader.IstBar.hg +3
Win32.TrojanDownloader.Lastad.h +2
Win32.TrojanDownloader.Swizzor.br +22
Win32.Trojandownloader.Zlob +2
Win32.TrojanDropper
Win32.TrojanDropper.Vidro
Win32.TrojanProxy.Small +3
Win32.Trojan-PSW.Lineage +4
Win32.TrojanSpy.Banker
Win32.TrojanSpy.Goldun +2
Virtumonde +2
Zango +2
The MD5 checksum for the defs.ref file is:
fc893a1f9443a77d18e9f60879a41315
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 before use!
MVPS HOSTS Update [04-08-06]
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zip (108 kb)
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt (431 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
Note: the "text" version also make a good reference for determining culprit URLs.
Sign up for HOSTS file update notices
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm#contribute
SpyBot Definition File Update 07.04.06
Updated Definitions = 1 MB << note to dial-up users.
English Target Descriptions File = 62 KB.
Updated ~Beta Detections = 7 KB. ADVANCED USERS ONLY!
Highlights of the new/added detections:
Hijacker
+ CoolWWWSearch.Feat2Installer + CoolWWWSearch.Service
+ CoolWWWSearch.Feat2DLL
Malware
+ AdwarePunisher ++ Anti-Virus-Pro + SpyContra + SpyAxe + SpyFalcon + SpyGuard + Winhound ++ UnSpyPc + Vcodec ++ Win32.LinkBot
PUPS
+ SpyiBlock
Trojan
+ Innovagest2000.1stAntiVirus + Innovagest2000.SpyDeface + Innovagest2000.XSRemover + SpywareQuake ++ SpywareXP
Total: 314668 fingerprints in 39026 rules for 1902 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 differences 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
Not to be confused with Windows Defender.
Defs. # "5829" are available on the update servers for those still
running MSAS Beta1.
Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R102] 03.04.06
The same definition file has been re-released to address false-positive detections on several registry keys.
Users are strongly encouraged to update as soon as possible.
Once updated the internal build will read 118
Please use the web update feature within the application to obtain the latest definition file.
New definitions:
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SpyFighter
SpywareQuake +4
SpywareStormer
Updated definitions:
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Adintelligence.AproposToolbar +6
Adultlinks Quickbar
Adware.CasinoClient +3
AdwareSheriff
BargainBuddy +4
BlazeFind
BlazingTools Perfect Keylogger
DyFuCA +2
Elitum.ElitebarBHO
Lop
MediaMotor +3
PurityScan +3
SahAgent +2
SpyAxe
SpyFalcon
SpyFerret
SpywareNo +30
Win32.Adverts.TrojanDownloader +5
Win32.Backdoor.CiaDoor +3
Win32.Trojan.Delf +3
Win32.Trojan.Downloader +6
Win32.Trojan.Keylogger +3
Win32.Trojan.Kolweb +8
Win32.Trojan.LowZones
Win32.Trojan.SDBot +6
Win32.Trojan.StartPage +2
Win32.TrojanClicker +5
Win32.TrojanDownloader.Swizzor.br
Win32.Trojandownloader.Zlob
Win32.TrojanDropper +3
Win32.TrojanSpy.Banker
Win32.Winshow
Virtumonde +3
Zango +2
ZipclixToolbar
The new MD5 checksum is:
0007df903d7dfe74ac9c8c26692ea2c4
Advanced Uses *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!
Spyware Blaster Update 03.04.06
5643 Total Items in the database = 24 ActiveX items added.
Please use the Web Update Feature within SpywareBlaster to obtain the latest updates.
Ensure that the new items are enabled once downloaded.
SpyBot Definition File Update 01.04.06
Updated Detections = 1 MB << note for dial-up users.
Advanced detection routines update = 87 KB.
Detections support routines update = 238 KB.
Updated ~Beta Detections = 5 KB. ADVANCED USERS ONLY.
Highlights of the new/added detections:
Dialer
+ Cbit-Solutions.PlayGames
Hijacker
+ CoolWWWSearch.Feat2Installer + CoolWWWSearch.Service
+ CoolWWWSearch.Feat2DLL
Malware
+ ISearchTech.ISTactiveX + SpywareStrike + SpyFalcon + Vcodec.eMedia + HitVirus + RemedyAntiSpy + SpyAxe + SpyFalcon + Command Service + Anti-Virus-Pro + AdwareSpy
PUPS
+ MalwareWipe + SystemStable
Spyware
+ webHancer + Exact Advertising.BargainsBuddy + KillSec
Trojan
+ Euniverse + TrojanDownloader.Small.fo + DLUCA-M + PestWiper
+ SpyCut + WorldAntiSpy + Jupilites + Hupigon
Total: 313730 fingerprints in 38810 rules for 1901 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 differences in Immunzation between Windows XP and Windows 9x. http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=1988
Info: SpyBot Updates History -
http://www.spybotupdates.com/index.php?page=updatehistory