Andy Walker <awalker@nspank.invalid> wrote in news:46b61682.17853734
@news.webtv.com:

> Dustin Cook wrote:
>
>>BugHunter is not the only program which can be defeated using the
tricks
>>Andy specified.
>
> And there are many programs that aren't as easy to defeat. I don't
> need a lesson from any of you on how to defeat anti-malware programs.


Well, Andy, I wasn't trying to give you a lesson. So I suppose it's great
that you don't need one. As far as easy to beat is concerned, Any program
can be beaten, and none of them are immune from a targetted attack. I of
all people should know, I used to write such junk.

BugHunter isn't any harder/easier to evade than spybot, adaware and
various other programs are. The fact you think they are somehow magically
immune from what you propose for an attack only shows how ignorant you
actually are on the subject, so maybe you do need a lesson or two after
all.

> I was just asking the question because you seemed to want to discuss
> your programs capabilities, which are not all that impressive. That

My program doesn't have any less/more capabilities than most other file
based removal tools. It targets known files and lets you remove them if
you'd like. That's all I've said it does, and that's exactly what it
does. Whether or not this impresses you really doesn't concern me.

And despite what you might think, it does a reasonably well job of it
too! And you don't have to take my word for it.

> said, I'm sure some people can use your program to help them clean
> their system. I just don't see a commercial use for it in its present
> state of development.

I know for a fact it's used to clean systems. In commercial and non
commercial environments. People more knowledgable than yourself on the
subject don't seem to share your opinions.


Did you think I was trying to advertise it or something? Do you think I
wrote BugHunter to make money? If so, heres a short history lesson for
you. BugHunter was released almost 3 years ago for general use, In that
time, for the last 3 months a donate button has appeared on my site.
Obviously, money isn't the goal and never was. BugHunter doesn't mention
ANY donation options, doesn't beg you for anything, doesn't suggest or
otherwise mention paying for it. It's a completely free program which I
and many others think serves a useful purpose.

I'll take your opinions under consideration.



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Author of BugHunter - MalWare Removal Tool - v2.2c
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