Ad-aware, Spybot and Windows Defender

[a_monk]

Ad-aware, Spybot and Windows Defender

I am using these three "free" programs, but none of them could detect
the "trojans" which were detected McAfee AntiSpyware Enterprise (MASE).

Are the "free" edition of these program less effective than the "paid"
ones?

Any comments/suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks,

A Monk

[a_monk]

The one detected by MASE was "c:\kxldtqov.exe PWS-JA(Trojan). Googled
and noted that this trojan was already available in 2005.

Far Canal wrote:
> a_monk wrote
>
> > Ad-aware, Spybot and Windows Defender
> >
> > I am using these three "free" programs, but none of them could detect
> > the "trojans" which were detected McAfee AntiSpyware Enterprise (MASE).
> >
> > Are the "free" edition of these program less effective than the "paid"
> > ones?
> >
> > Any comments/suggestions are appreciated.
> >
>
>
> For the XX,000 time. It's impossible for any one program to detect
> every virus, trojan or malware that's out on the Interweb. All sensible
> people run more than one anti-malware program and AVP.
> Put more effort into preventing infection and you won't need to lay
> awake at night worrying if your bank account is being syphoned.

[a_monk]

What do you mean by "Please nic pick elsewhere?"

This is a newsgroup on "spyware". Trojan is a form of spyware, isn't
it?


Far Canal wrote:
> a_monk wrote
>
> >
> > The one detected by MASE was "c:\kxldtqov.exe PWS-JA(Trojan). Googled
> > and noted that this trojan was already available in 2005.
> >
>
> Don't top post.
> None of the 3 program you're complaining about are anti-trojan. Anti-
> Trojan software isn't the same as AVP either.
>
> Please nit pick elsewhere.
>
>
> > Far Canal wrote:
> > > a_monk wrote
> > >
> > > > Ad-aware, Spybot and Windows Defender
> > > >
> > > > I am using these three "free" programs, but none of them could detect
> > > > the "trojans" which were detected McAfee AntiSpyware Enterprise (MASE).
> > > >
> > > > Are the "free" edition of these program less effective than the "paid"
> > > > ones?
> > > >
> > > > Any comments/suggestions are appreciated.
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > For the XX,000 time. It's impossible for any one program to detect
> > > every virus, trojan or malware that's out on the Interweb. All sensible
> > > people run more than one anti-malware program and AVP.
> > > Put more effort into preventing infection and you won't need to lay
> > > awake at night worrying if your bank account is being syphoned.
> >
> >

[rjdriver]

"a_monk" <dfox138@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1164739701.606424.183470@l39g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...

SNIP

> This is a newsgroup on "spyware". Trojan is a form of spyware, isn't
> it?

A trojan could be used to implant spyware, but it is not tecnically
spyware itself, and is usually used for much more nefarious purposes.

The three programs you are using are strictly for spyware, and they are a
good triple threat for that purpose. For freeware apps that detect trojans
and virus, try Stinger, AVG, A Squared, or AntiVir


Bob

[Dustin Cook]

"a_monk" <dfox138@hotmail.com> wrote in news:1164729482.420459.143100@
14g2000cws.googlegroups.com:

> Ad-aware, Spybot and Windows Defender
>
> I am using these three "free" programs, but none of them could detect
> the "trojans" which were detected McAfee AntiSpyware Enterprise (MASE).

No. There are so many trojans out with hundreds more per day that it's
impossible for all apps to keep up. Just consider yourself lucky that one
did, considering the likelyhood of unsafe hex your practicing...


--
Dustin Cook
Author of BugHunter - MalWare Removal Tool -V1.9.4
web: http://bughunter.it-mate.co.uk
email: bughunter.dustin@gmail.com.removethis
Last updated: November 22nd, 2006

[Dustin Cook]

"rjdriver" <rjdriversNOSPAM@cox.net> wrote in
news:Iaebh.3354$g22.2377@newsfe20.lga:

>
> "a_monk" <dfox138@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1164739701.606424.183470@l39g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
>
> SNIP
>
>> This is a newsgroup on "spyware". Trojan is a form of spyware, isn't
>> it?
>
> A trojan could be used to implant spyware, but it is not tecnically
> spyware itself, and is usually used for much more nefarious purposes.
>
> The three programs you are using are strictly for spyware, and they
> are a
> good triple threat for that purpose. For freeware apps that detect
> trojans and virus, try Stinger, AVG, A Squared, or AntiVir
>
>
> Bob

BugHunter is fairly decent at detecting trojans.. certainly more than
stinger. <g>



--
Dustin Cook
Author of BugHunter - MalWare Removal Tool -V1.9.4
web: http://bughunter.it-mate.co.uk
email: bughunter.dustin@gmail.com.removethis
Last updated: November 22nd, 2006

[rjdriver]

"Dustin Cook" <spamfilterineffect.see.sig@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:Xns988AD67ED822DHHI2948AJD832@69.28.186.121.. .
> "a_monk" <dfox138@hotmail.com> wrote in news:1164729482.420459.143100@
> 14g2000cws.googlegroups.com:
>
>> Ad-aware, Spybot and Windows Defender
>>
>> I am using these three "free" programs, but none of them could detect
>> the "trojans" which were detected McAfee AntiSpyware Enterprise (MASE).
>
> No. There are so many trojans out with hundreds more per day that it's
> impossible for all apps to keep up. Just consider yourself lucky that one
> did, considering the likelyhood of unsafe hex your practicing...
>
>
> --
> Dustin Cook
> Author of BugHunter - MalWare Removal Tool -V1.9.4
> web: http://bughunter.it-mate.co.uk
> email: bughunter.dustin@gmail.com.removethis
> Last updated: November 22nd, 2006
>


Dustin,

Would it be difficult to add a new option to Bug Hunter? As one of the
scanning options, how about "Scan for malware and prompt for Remove, Rename,
or Ignore."


Bob

[Dustin Cook]

"rjdriver" <rjdriversNOSPAM@cox.net> wrote in
news:RAzbh.10678$K15.8975@newsfe17.lga:

>
> Dustin,
>
> Would it be difficult to add a new option to Bug Hunter? As one
> of the
> scanning options, how about "Scan for malware and prompt for Remove,
> Rename, or Ignore."

BugHunter v1.9.4 Released October 13th, 2006

1. Gui Update: New selection, D- allows you to select
what happens to files that are detected as malware
on a file by file basis.

Already done


--
Dustin Cook
Author of BugHunter - MalWare Removal Tool -V1.9.4
web: http://bughunter.it-mate.co.uk
email: bughunter.dustin@gmail.com.removethis
Last updated: November 30th, 2006

[rjdriver]

"Dustin Cook" <spamfilterineffect.see.sig@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:Xns988BBA0FFDD43HHI2948AJD832@69.28.186.121.. .
> "rjdriver" <rjdriversNOSPAM@cox.net> wrote in
> news:RAzbh.10678$K15.8975@newsfe17.lga:
>
>>
>> Dustin,
>>
>> Would it be difficult to add a new option to Bug Hunter? As one
>> of the
>> scanning options, how about "Scan for malware and prompt for Remove,
>> Rename, or Ignore."
>
> BugHunter v1.9.4 Released October 13th, 2006
>
> 1. Gui Update: New selection, D- allows you to select
> what happens to files that are detected as malware
> on a file by file basis.
>
> Already done

Thanks.

Bob


>
>
> --
> Dustin Cook
> Author of BugHunter - MalWare Removal Tool -V1.9.4
> web: http://bughunter.it-mate.co.uk
> email: bughunter.dustin@gmail.com.removethis
> Last updated: November 30th, 2006
>