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July 2006 - Posts

  • Spyware Blaster Update 31.07.06

    Spyware Blaster Update 31.07.06
    6450 Total Items in the database - 29 new.

    Please use the web update feature within
    SpywareBlaster to obtain these latest updates.
    Enable all protections once downloaded.


  • SpyBot Definition File Update 28.07.06

    SpyBot Definition File Update 28.07.06

    Updated Detections = 1.7 MB << Note to Dial-up users!
    Updated English Target Descriptions File = 94 KB.
    Updated ~Beta Detections = 12 KB. ADVANCED USERS ONLY.
    Highlights of the new/added detections:
    Quote:

    Hijacker
    ++ Related-Search-Defender + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2Installer
    + CoolWWWSearch.Service + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2DLL
    Malware
    + Smitfraud-C. (3) ++ True Sword ++ X-Con-Spyware-Destroyer ++
    X-Spyware - SpywareDetector + Zeno + UnSpyPC + WinFixer + Virtumonde ++ SpyHeal ++ 180Solutions.Iyus-M + Smitfraud-C.Toolbar888 + DyFuCA.InternetOptimizer + Web-Nexus + MediaMotor
    Trojan
    + Zlob.PornMagPass (3) + Zlob.Downloader (3) ++ KillAV.HostsMgr
    ++ Zlob.AudioCat ++ Zlob.Foro ++ SeachToolbarCorp.ToolbarVision
    + SpyQuake2 ++ Win32.Qoologic ++ AstaKiller
    Total: 345832 fingerprints in 46987 rules for 2143 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
    http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=2
  • MVPS HOSTS Update [07-28-06]

    Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File

    http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
    http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zip (121 kb)
    http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt (494 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
  • Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R116] 24.07.06

    Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R116] 24.07.06

    Please use the web update feature within Ad-aware to obtain these latest updates.

    Quote:


    In this release the number of families has decreased because several generic families have been merged together.
    Adware.Qyule and Hijacker.Qyule have been merged and will be called Hijacker.Qyule.

    New Definitions:
    ========================
    Virusblast +5

    Updated Definitions:
    ========================
    Adware.DuDu +7
    Adware.Freeprod toolbar
    begin2search
    BlazingTools Perfect Keylogger
    Hijacker.Qyule +14
    Lop +8
    Marketscore(Netsetter)
    SystemDoctor
    TargetSaver
    Win32.Backdoor.Agent +2
    WIn32.Backdoor.Agobot +2
    Win32.Backdoor.Bifrose +2
    Win32.Backdoor.Dumador
    Win32.Backdoor.RBot
    Win32.Backdoor.SdBot
    Win32.Trojan.Agent
    Win32.Trojan.Delf
    Win32.Trojan.Downloader +6
    Win32.Trojan.StartPage
    Win32.Trojandownloader.Zlob +5
    Win32.TrojanPSW.Sinowal
    Win32.TrojanSpy.Goldun +3
    Virtumonde +13
    The MD5 checksum for the defs.ref file is:
    e46a1582642e8bdb80bc1aacfa7a3d9c

    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.

  • SpyBot Definition File Update 21.07.06

    SpyBot Definition File Update 21.07.06
    Updated Detections = 1.7 MB << Note to Dial-Up users!
    Updated English Target Descriptions File = 90 KB.
    Updated ~Beta Detections = 13 KB. ADVANCED USERS ONLY!.

    Highlights of the new/added detections:
    Quote:

    Dialer
    ++ Citofarera
    Hijacker
    + CoolWWWSearch.Yexe + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2Installer
    + CoolWWWSearch.Service + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2DLL
    Malware
    + Smitfraud-C. + Mailbot + Sallity.Badcro + ISearchTech.ISTsvc + ISearchTech.SideFind + Vcodec.eMedia (2) + Adware-Patrol + Adware Remover + Doctor-Adware-Pro + ETD-Security-Scanner + Pestbot + SpyDestroy-Pro + Spyware-Soft-Stop + ScanSpyware + Trojan-Guarder
    PUPS
    + Registry Cleaner
    Security
    + Windows Security Center.Firewalldisabled
    + Microsoft.WindowsSecurityCenter_disabled
    Spyware
    + 180Solutions.SearchAssistant
    Trojan
    + Zlob.XPasswordManager + Vcodec.5StarVideos + Zlob.Downloader (2) + Spabot + Win32.Lager.aq + ParallelTasking + Win32.Small.v + CoolWWWSearch.SearchToolbar + Zlob.DVBX11_Bat + fakeWGA
    Total: 343621fingerprints in 46443 rules for 2131 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
    http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=2

  • Spyware Blaster Update 18.07.06

    Spyware Blaster Update 18.07.06
    6421 Total Items in the database = 15 new.

    Please use the web update feature within:
    SpywareBlaster to obtain the latest definitions.
    Enable all protections once downloaded.

  • Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R115] 17.07.06

    Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R115] 17.07.06
    Please use the web update feature within the application to obtain these new definitions.

    Quote:

    New Definitions:
    ========================
    Adware.BocaiToolbar +4
    Adware.CashDeluxe +6
    Adware.Cygo +2
    Adware.DigitalNames +9
    Adware.DiyBar +3
    Adware.EShopee +2
    Adware.EyeWeb
    Adware.Eztracks
    Adware.FCHelp +2
    Adware.FindSpy
    Adware.FunWeb +2
    Adware.Iebar +2
    Adware.IEHlpr
    Adware.Infocrawler
    Adware.Interkey
    Adware.MasterBar
    Adware.NewWeb +2
    Adware.Pop +4
    Adware.PremiumSearch +2
    Adware.RaxSearch
    Adware.SideStep
    Adware.SinaBar
    Adware.SnuffBar
    Adware.Suggestor +3
    BirdSpy
    BPS SpywareRemover +4
    FakeAlert +8
    Win32.Trojan.Bacteria +2

    Updated Definitions:
    ========================
    Adware.DesktopMedia +3
    Adware.DollarRevenue +13
    Adware.Henbang
    Adware.LinkMaker +2
    Adware.Look2Me
    Adware.Maxifiles +2
    Adware.MMSAssist +2
    Adware.Yazzle +6
    Adware.ZenoSearch
    AdwareSheriff +7
    BargainBuddy +20
    Dialer +30
    ErrorSafe
    IROffer +2
    Lop
    Malware.Azesearch
    MalwareWipe +2
    Navihelper.BHO
    PurityScan +13
    SoftomateToolbar +2
    SpyFalcon +2
    SpywareNo +4
    SpywareQuake +4
    SurfSideKick +3
    SystemDoctor +2
    Ultimate Defender +2
    Win32.Backdoor.Agent
    Win32.Backdoor.RBot
    Win32.Dialer.E-nrgyPlus
    Win32.Harnig.Trojan +2
    win32.Trojan.Dnschanger
    Win32.Trojan.Mirc +6
    Win32.Trojan.PWS +72
    Win32.Trojan.StartPage +2
    Win32.TrojanClicker +8
    Win32.TrojanDownloader.ConHook +3
    Win32.TrojanDownloader.Swizzor.br
    Win32.TrojanDownloader.Wintrim
    Win32.Trojandownloader.Zlob +22
    WinAD
    WinAntiVirusPro +7
    Virtumonde +21
    ZToolbar
    The MD5 checksum for the defs.ref file is:
    b4ae2f7422a5edf32eb1a4b4ce226b2b

    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!

  • SpyBot Definition File Update 14.07.06

    SpyBot Definition File Update 14.07.06
    Updated Definitions = 1.7 MB << Note to Dial-Up Users!
    Updated English Target Descriptions file = 89 KB.
    Updated ~Beta Detections = 16 KB. ADVANCED USERS ONLY!


    Hijacker
    + SystemDoctor2006 + Win32.Tactslay + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2Installer + CoolWWWSearch.Service + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2DLL
    Keylogger
    + EyeSpyNow
    Malware
    + Spy Sheriff + Smitfraud-C. + Smitfraud-C.Toolbar888 + PlayPartyPocker + AdsAlert + ADS-Remover + SpywareBOT + AdwareAlert + ADWareBazooka + AgentSpyware + YourSoft-AntiVT + YourSoft-AntiVS + Easy-Spyware-Killer + Goodbye-Spy + AdwareX Eliminator + Anti-Virus-Pro + KillSpy + PC-Health-Plan + Vcodec.eMedia + Look2Me + Zlob.MN + SurfSideKick
    PUPS
    + Network Monitor + AdWare Pro + AdwarePunisher + AdwareSheriff
    Spyware
    + VX2.ABetterInternet + WhenU.SaveNow + GAIN.Gator
    Trojan
    + Downloader.Tsupdate.L + YazzleSnowball_Wars + Zlob.Downloader + BPS Spyware Remover + Spabot + BraveSentry + Trojan-PSW.Win32.WOW.j + Trojan-PSW.Win32.WOW.p + Win32.Small.bwx + AdMedia + AdwareFinder ++ Zlob.Command Service + Zlob.XPasswordManager
    Total: 340292 fingerprints in 45407 rules for 2109 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
    http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=2

     

     

     

  • MVPS HOSTS Update [07-15-06]

    MVPS HOSTS Update [07-15-06]

    Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File

    http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
    http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zip (119 kb)
    http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt (484 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
  • Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R114] 08.07.06

    Ad-aware Definition File Update [SE1R114] 08.07.06
    Please use the web update feature within the application to obtain these latest definition updates.


    Quote:

    New Definitions:
    ========================
    Adware.Metastop Toolbar
    Adware.Qyule
    Adware.WSearch +5
    Backdoor.ColdFusion +9
    Ultimate Defender +2
    Win32.Trojan.Pakes
    WinAntiVirusPro +4

    Updated Definitions:
    ========================
    AdRotator
    Adware.DesktopMedia +6
    Adware.Henbang
    Adware.HuaCiSou +2
    Adware.LinkMaker +4
    Adware.Maxifiles
    Adware.MMSAssist
    Adware.Yazzle
    CnsMin
    EzSearchbar
    Golden Eye
    Malware.SpyGuard
    MalwareWipe
    OurXin
    PurityScan
    SpywareQuake
    WebHancer
    Win32.Trojan.Spambot +3
    Win32.TrojanClicker
    Win32.TrojanDownloader.ConHook +3
    Win32.TrojanDownloader.Small
    Win32.Trojandownloader.Zlob +4
    Win32.TrojanSpy.Goldun
    Yok Toolbar
    The MD5 checksum for the defs.ref file is:
    a585554b0fda97aed502a5299ee950a8

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

  • SpyBot Definition File Update 07.07.06

    SpyBot Definition File Update 07.07.06
    Updated Detections = 1.7 MB << Note to Dial-up Users!
    Updated English Target Descriptions File = 88 KB.
    Updated ~Beta Detections = 25 KB. ADVANCED USERS ONLY.

    Highlights of the new/added detections:
    Quote:

    Hijacker
    + CoolWWWSearch.Compstuic + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2Installer
    + CoolWWWSearch.Service + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2DLL
    Keylogger
    + SnapFiles-SoftForYouLogger
    Malware
    + Vcodec.eMedia (2) + Command Service (3) + AdStatus Service
    + Web-Nexus + Smitfraud-C. (3) + Win32.Rbot.gen + Zeno (2)
    PUPS
    + Bearshare
    Spyware
    + Banker-AJD + Axfibula + PurityScan
    Trojan
    + TeamTaylor.Screensaver (2) + Zlob.Downloader + Small.cxl + BPS Spyware Remover + KillAndCleanScanner (2) + ConHook (2) + Slogger + Tibs.vq + Cimuz
    Total: 336547 fingerprints in 44407 rules for 2075 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
    http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=2
  • SpyBot Definition File Update 01.07.06

    SpyBot Definition File Update 01.07.06
    Updated Detection Rules = 1.7 MB << Note to Dial-up Users!
    Updated English Target Descriptions File = 87 KB.
    Updated ~Beta Detections = 9 KB. ADVANCED USERS ONLY!
    Highlights of the new/added detections:

    Hijacker
    + SearchCentrix + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2Installer + CoolWWWSearch.Service + CoolWWWSearch.Feat2DLL
    Malware
    + ABetterInternet + Smitfraud-C. + Swizzor + SpywareDetector + Browsezilla + Web-Nexus + DyFuCa.InternetOptimizer + MediaMotor
    + Vcodec.eMedia
    Spyware
    + SilentSpy + Axfibula + 180Solutions.Zango
    Trojan
    + Perlink + Tibs.ao + BraveSentry + Small.cxl + UpToFind.RelatedSearch + Win32.Lager.aq + Win32.Small.em + Zlob.PornMagPass + VirtuMonde (2) + Dialer.GlobalAccess + YazzleSnowball_Wars + SearchNet
    + TeamTaylor.Screensaver
    Total: 334484 fingerprints in 43927 rules for 2064 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
    http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=2
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