The FAQ for <alt.privacy.spyware> [updated October 29, 2006]

[Andy Walker]

shplink wrote:

>Ron Lopshire wrote:
>> shplink wrote:
>>
>>> Broooz wrote:
>>>
>>>> "shplink" <shplink@removeme.shplink.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:Tp-dnZzeQeCnowjYnZ2dnUVZ_vfinZ2d@bresnan.com...
>>>>
>>>>> A1. Appendix One: Some helpful URLs.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Why isn't Super Antispyware mentioned here - it seems to get more
>>>> positive mentions than most of the others listed.
>>>>
>>> Hi Broooz, this is a good point.
>>> I have no problems including Nick's product, if it's OK with most. We
>>> try to list on the FAQ exclusively freeware applications. SAS has a
>>> free version, so I don't see any problems.
>>>
>>> What say you, folks? Those for? Against?
>>
>>
>> Of course, SAS should be listed in your freeware section. I would also
>> add the a2 and Ewido/AVG apps.
>>
>> a2 (a-squared free) - on demand scanning, frequent updates
>> http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
>> a-squared Anti-Dialer - on demand scanning, frequent updates
>> http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/antidialer/
>> Ewido/AVG Anti-Spyware - on demand scanning, frequent updates
>> http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
>> SUPERAntiSpyware - on demand scanning, frequent updates
>> http://www.superantispyware.com/
>>
>> You might have an updated Ewido/AVG link from Grisoft. This link is
>> still valid, though.
>>
>> BTW, thanks for maintaining the FAQ. A great resource.
>>
>> Ron
>Thank you Ron, and it's my pleasure!
>I'll go ahead and add the a2 and Ewido/AVG links as well.

I'm all for adding SAS to the FAQ, as well as Ron's suggestions.

You might also add Comodo's freeware

http://www.comodogroup.com/products/free_products.html

I don't personally use their products but have heard good things about
them.

[shplink]

Andy Walker wrote:
SNIPAROONIUS MAXIMUS


>
>
> I'm all for adding SAS to the FAQ, as well as Ron's suggestions.
>
> You might also add Comodo's freeware
>
> http://www.comodogroup.com/products/free_products.html
>
> I don't personally use their products but have heard good things about
> them.

Thank you Andy, I will add Comodo as well.

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[David H. Lipman]

From: "shplink" <shplink@removeme.shplink.com>


|
| Thank you Andy, I will add Comodo as well.
|

Shplink:

Here's something else to add. It is a free tool but is not a anti malware scanner or
FireWall application. It is something completely different. It's a vulnerability
assessment tool from Secunia. Secunia is a well known an authorative source of
vulnerability and exploitation information. If you read the Microsoft HotFix documentation
hyou will often see Secunia quoted as a reference.

Using the below web page, a Java Applet is launched taht will examine the system's OS and
installed applications for vulnerable versiosn of utilities, applications or singular files.

http://secunia.com/software_inspector

In a corporate envronment we use software such Digital eEye's Retina and Harris Stat to
perform an Information Assurance Vulnerability Assesment. The Secunia Software Inspector is
a simple and effective tool for the home user.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

[shplink]

David H. Lipman wrote:
> From: "shplink" <shplink@removeme.shplink.com>
>
>
> |
> | Thank you Andy, I will add Comodo as well.
> |
>
> Shplink:
>
> Here's something else to add. It is a free tool but is not a anti malware scanner or
> FireWall application. It is something completely different. It's a vulnerability
> assessment tool from Secunia. Secunia is a well known an authorative source of
> vulnerability and exploitation information. If you read the Microsoft HotFix documentation
> hyou will often see Secunia quoted as a reference.
>
> Using the below web page, a Java Applet is launched taht will examine the system's OS and
> installed applications for vulnerable versiosn of utilities, applications or singular files.
>
> http://secunia.com/software_inspector
>
> In a corporate envronment we use software such Digital eEye's Retina and Harris Stat to
> perform an Information Assurance Vulnerability Assesment. The Secunia Software Inspector is
> a simple and effective tool for the home user.
>

Excellent tip, David: Thank you, and I'll add it as well.

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[David H. Lipman]

From: "shplink" <shplink@removeme.shplink.com>


| Excellent tip, David: Thank you, and I'll add it as well.
|

C o o l.

I hope you also tried it out.

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http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
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[shplink]

David H. Lipman wrote:
> From: "shplink" <shplink@removeme.shplink.com>
>
>
> | Excellent tip, David: Thank you, and I'll add it as well.
> |
>
> C o o l.
>
> I hope you also tried it out.
>
Man, I haven't used Windows in over a year. I am OS X and Debian, these
days...
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[David H. Lipman]

From: "shplink" <shplink@removeme.shplink.com>

| David H. Lipman wrote:
>> From: "shplink" <shplink@removeme.shplink.com>
>>
|>> Excellent tip, David: Thank you, and I'll add it as well.
|>>
>> C o o l.
>>
>> I hope you also tried it out.
>>
| Man, I haven't used Windows in over a year. I am OS X and Debian, these
| days...

D'oh !

User-Agent: Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.2 (Macintosh/20050317)

Have a happy New Year ! :-)


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[shplink]

David H. Lipman wrote:
> From: "shplink" <shplink@removeme.shplink.com>
>
> | David H. Lipman wrote:
>
>>>From: "shplink" <shplink@removeme.shplink.com>
>>>
> |>> Excellent tip, David: Thank you, and I'll add it as well.
> |>>
>
>>>C o o l.
>>>
>>>I hope you also tried it out.
>>>
>
> | Man, I haven't used Windows in over a year. I am OS X and Debian, these
> | days...
>
> D'oh !
>
> User-Agent: Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.2 (Macintosh/20050317)
>
> Have a happy New Year ! :-)
>
>
You too, David! Keep up the good fight!


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[David H. Lipman]

From: "shplink" <shplink@removeme.shplink.com>


| You too, David! Keep up the good fight!
|

BTW: I'd be curious of the results if you did try Secunia's Software Inspector on your
platform. Please... give it a shot.

--
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http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

[shplink]

David H. Lipman wrote:

>
> BTW: I'd be curious of the results if you did try Secunia's Software Inspector on your
> platform. Please... give it a shot.
>
Good times:

Detection Statistics:
1 Application Detected in Total
0 Insecure Versions Detected
1 Secure Version Detected

Running For:
0 minutes, 0 seconds

Errors Detected:
0 Errors Detected

Enable thorough system inspection.
Enable the Secunia Software Inspector to search for software installed
in non-default locations.

TIP! While the inspector runs, be sure to sign up for the reminder
service! Clicking won't stop your current inspection.
Status / Currently Processing:
Software Inspector Ready


Applications / Result Version Detected Status
undefined undefined undefined undefined

undefined is up-to-date. Your system has all security related patches
from Microsoft installed.

Installed on Your System in:
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