June 2006 - Posts
Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta1 Definitions "5891" are available.
Please update using the internal web updating engine within the application.
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH WINDOWS DEFENDER.
Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R113] 28.06.06
Please use the web update feature within the application to obtain the latest definition updates.
New Definitions:
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Adware.Astro +4
Backdoor.Nightmare +3
Win32.SymbOS.Cardblock
Updated Definitions:
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AB System Spy
Adware.DesktopMedia
Adware.DuDu
Adware.HuaCiSou
Adware.Maxifiles
Adware.MMSAssist +2
Adware.P2PNetworking
Adware.SystemProcess
Adware.Yazzle
AdwarePunisher
AdwareSheriff
BrowserAid
ClickSpring
CmdServices
CnsMin +3
CoolWebSearch
CustomToolbar
Dialer +23
Ebates MoneyMaker
ErrorSafe +2
GAIN
ImIServerIEPlugin
iSearch Toolbar
MalwareWipe
Marketscore(Netsetter)
OrbitExplorer +2
PromulGate
Search Relevancy
SearchMaid
SpywareNo +9
SpywareQuake
SpywareSheriff
Win32.Backdoor.Agent +3
Win32.Backdoor.CiaDoor
Win32.Generic.PWS +4
Win32.Harnig.Trojan
Win32.Trojan.Agent +2
Win32.Trojan.Downloader +12
Win32.Trojan.Hexdoor +2
Win32.Trojan.Krepper
Win32.Trojan.Mirc +5
Win32.Trojan.StartPage +3
Win32.TrojanClicker
Win32.TrojanSpy.Goldun
The MD5 checksum for the defs.ref file is:
9bc2cfe80cdad84844f90f2ae75f645b
Advanced users *may* manually update using the below file.
http://download.lavasoft.de.edgesuite.net/public/defs.zip
Note: Unzip - ensure that it is dated today's date.
Spyware Blaster Update 29.06.06
6406 Total Items in the Database = 18 new.
Please use the web update feature within SpywareBlaster to obtain the latest definitions.
Enable all protections once downloaded.
SpyBot Definition File Update 23.06.06
Updated Detection File = 1.7 MB << Note to Dial-up users.
Updated English Target Descriptions File = 82 KB.
Updated ~Beta Detections = 8 KB. ADVANCED USERS ONLY!
Highlights of the new/added detections:
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Hijacker + Crackspider ++ SpywareSoftStop.Hijacker + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2Installer + CoolWWWSearch.Service + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2DLL Keylogger ++ Ardamax (2) ++ HellzLittleSpy Malware ++ VirusBlast + Winhound + SurfSideKick + Smitfraud-C. ++ TitanShield ++ Pokapoka79 ++ Win23.PE ++ XXXTeenPornPack + Vcodec.eMedia Spyware + PurityScan Trojan + MZS.Spoolserver32 + Wild Media + Haxdoor-H ++ Zlob.XPasswordManager + Zlob.Downloader ++ SearchSpy ++ Win32.Murlo.du ++ Small.cxl ++ LowZones.df ++ Win32.Lager.aq (2) ++ SilentCaller.pw ++ S.P-Bot.B ++ ConHook + Virtumonde ++ Zlob.PornMagPass (2) Total: 332792 fingerprints in 43604 rules for 2048 products.
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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
Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta1 Update Defs Ref File "5885"
Update via the application.
SpyBot Definition File Update 16.06.06
Updated Detection Rules = 1.7 MB << Note to Dial-up users!
Updated English Target Descriptions = 81 KB.
Updated ~Beta Detections = 13 KB ADVANCED USERS ONLY!
Highlights of the new/added detections:
Dialer
+ TIBS
Hijacker
+ CoolWWWSearch.Feat2Installer + CoolWWWSearch.Service
+ CoolWWWSearch.Feat2DLL
Malware
+ PestTrap + Vcodec.eMedia + Swizzor (2)
PUPS
+ Hotbar
Security
+ Windows.RedirectedHosts
Spyware
+ 180Solutions.SearchAssistant
Trojan
+ DigiKeygen (18) + BraveSentry + Win32.Small.kw + Win32.Agent.mn + Zlob.Downloader + Small.cxl + Click.AgentHI
Total: 331476 fingerprints in 43336 rules for 2028 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!
Spyware Blaster Update 15.06.06
6388 Total Entries in the database = 26 new items.
8 IE ActiveX CLSIDs
18 IE Resticted Sites
Please use the web update feature within SpywareBlaster to obtain the latest definitions.
Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta1 Definitions "5879".
Please use the web update feature within the program to retrieve these latest definitions.
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH WINDOWS DEFENDER

Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R112] 15.06.06
Please use the web update feature within Ad-aware to obtain this latest definition file.
New Definitions:
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Win32.Worm.Hotlix
Updated Definitions:
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Adware.DollarRevenue +3
Adware.Look2Me +4
Adware.Yazzle +4
IROffer
MediaMotor +6
Win32.Backdoor.Agent +14
Win32.Trojan.Downloader +28
Virtumonde +81
The MD5 checksum for the defs.ref file is:
9d35c01d6a63268852acd4f14bcf2953
Advanced users *may* 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 [06-14-06]
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zip (112 kb)
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt (454 kb)
Note: the "text" version makes a good reference for determining possible
culprits
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
Sign up for HOSTS file update notices
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm#contribute
SpyBot Definition File Update 10.06.06
Updated Detections = 1.7 MB << Note to Dial-up Users!
Updated English Target Descriptions File = 80 KB.
Updated ~Beta Detections = 5 KB ADVANCED USERS ONLY!
Highlights of the new/added detections:
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Dialer + EnergyFactor Hijacker + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2Installer + CoolWWWSearch.Service + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2DLL Keylogger + Winsession Logger + Spytector Malware + HitVirus + Vcodec.eMedia + Smitfraud-C. ++ Spyware Browser Antispyware + FreePops PUPS + SpyiBlock + AlertSpy Trojan + Crazywinnings.Inc + Win32.Agent.qt + Jupilites + Frichi + SDBot.WMF Exploit + Zlob.Downloader + UpToFind.RelatedSearch + Win32.Bagle.WS Total: 330185 fingerprints in 43053 rules for 2019 products.
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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
Spyware Blaster Update 07.06.06
6362 Total Items in the database = 14 New.
Please use the web update feature within Spyware Blaster to obtain this latest update.
Enable all new protections once downloaded.
SpyBot Definition File Update 02.06.06
Updated Detections = 1.7 MB << Note to dial-up users!
Updated English Target Descriptions File = 80 KB.
Updated ~Beta Detections = 17 KB. ADVANCED USERS ONLY!

Highlights of the new/added detections:
Dialer
+ CasinoPalazzo + Carima Enterprises
Hijacker
++ Dr.PMon + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2Installer
+ CoolWWWSearch.Service + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2DLL
Keylogger
+ DiabloKeys + ABC-Keylogger + ActMon-Pro + Elite Keylogger + Fearless KeySpy + Ghostlogger + Goldeneye + Iopus
+ Keyboard Spectator + SC Keylog + Elitec + Stealth Keylogger + Tiny
+ Wincontrol
Malware
+ Smitfraud-C.AntiFirewall (250) + CallingHome.biz + Smitfraud-C. + AIMaster + ErrorSafe + Winsoftware.WinAntiVirusPro2006 ++ Winsoftware.WinAntiSpyware2006 ++ Winsoftware.WinFixer2006
+ PestTrap
PUPS
+ SunStarCasino.Kasinos
Spyware
+ I Spy Now
Trojan
+ Nugache.A@mm (4) ++ Downloader.Delf + GrayPigeon + Bancos + TrojDloader-NC + Prorat ++ SpywareDisinfector + Zlob.Downloader
++ SpyFalcon.FakeAlert
Total: 327888 fingerprints in 42461 rules for 2004 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!