use_a_hammer@yahoo.com wrote:
> On Feb 26, 10:49 pm, comajorr <comaj...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> use_a_ham...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>> On Feb 25, 11:30 pm, comajorr <comaj...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>> use_a_ham...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>>>> On Feb 24, 2:08 am, comajorr <comaj...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>>> use_a_ham...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>>>>>> On Feb 22, 3:59 pm, "Bob" <rob...@grande.net> wrote:
>>>>>>>> My wife was searching for a particular subject in her browser, and clicked
>>>>>>>> on the one she wanted (medical web site).
>>>>>>>> A large screen flashed up indicating she had just received a virus, which
>>>>>>>> was a Trojan, and must buy this particular program to uninstall it from her
>>>>>>>> computer.
>>>>>>>> I checked, and the AVG virus protection caught it. Sure enough, it was
>>>>>>>> listed as a Trojan. I put it in the virus vault and deleted it.
>>>>>>>> My question..........after just installing Spybot Search & Destroy, and
>>>>>>>> Spyware Blaster, how did this get through both programs? I thought it must
>>>>>>>> be a sales gimmick, but wouldn't it have to be a Trojan for AVG to catch it?
>>>>>>>> I know nothing about these programs, how they work, nor virus's. All
>>>>>>>> software was up to date. Sorry, I failed to get a description of it.
>>>>>>> I would recommend installing McAfee Site Advisor to help keep you away
>>>>>>> from bad sites.
>>>>>>> http://www.siteadvisor.com/
>>>>>> Go to Google Pack and download and run the free version of "spyware
>>>>>> doctor". I'd say it's the best program I've run to catch and clean
>>>>>> trojans [and other assorted malware].
>>>>> The biggest memory hog on earth! And this is coming from someone that
>>>>> has 2GB's of memory.
>>>>> And it only works with XP and Vista.
>>>>> IMO, the "best" payware anti-spyware program is Spy Sweeper. It also
>>>>> uses a lot of memory, but NOTHING like SWD.
>>>>> IMO, Spyware Terminator is still the best free program out there.
>>>> I have to disagree...I have a paid version of Spysweeper on my system
>>>> right now and it doesn't catch and clean what spyware doctor does. I
>>>> only activate spyware doctor for the intelliscan once a day then I click
>>>> it off so it isn't memory resident. The intelliscan feature is quick and
>>>> thorough...it also scans alternate data streams.
>>> The only thing that SWD is "catching and cleaning" is browser cookies.
>>> Something that SS doesn't (nor do I) consider adware or spyware. Free
>>> programs like AVG, SWT, AdAware, Spybot, etc, will "catch and clean"
>>> those if they bother you, or you can simply clear your cookies on
>>> occasion. If there is REAL spyware/adware on your computer SS and SWD
>>> will find and delete it. Some of the free programs seem to have a
>>> problem deleting REAL spy/adware. Try deleting the cookies on all of
>>> your browsers before your next intelliscan and see what SWD finds.
>>> Odds are, nothing.
>>>> Also the F-secure free online scanner is excellent and pc tools threat
>>>> fire is worth a look. I don't agree with you about spyware terminator it
>>>> didn't seem to find much on scans but it did make you give permissions
>>>> for many processes to run which was a pain. I'll give it another try to
>>>> see if it's improved.
>>> Well, if there's nothing to find, that's a good thing. And far as I
>>> know SWT is the only free program that has active shielding. And if
>>> you don't run the "HIPS" feature then you don't have to give
>>> permission for programs to run. (at least that's my recollection)
>>>> Also only working with XP and Vista? They are the operating systems with
>>>> the most security problems right now.
>>> Maybe I wasn't clear above. "Google Pack" which includes a free
>>> "version" of SWD can only be downloaded if you are using XP or Vista.
>> What OS's are you running? If you are running some flavor of Linux or
>> mac OS you don't really need security software...but the virus writers
>> are starting to hit on OS X.
>>
>> I use CCleaner to delete cookies daily.
>>
>> I am inviting the readers of this newsgroup to use what is working for
>> me and it's all free. I'm not writing this to confront anyone's beliefs
>> in what works or doesn't. I've used SWT and I think Spyware Doctor is
>> definetly better. Also the complementing Threat fire is an extra layer
>> of defense. F-Secure's free online scan is great and if you don't have
>> much time do a quick "nanoscan" at the "nanoscan.dot.com" website. I do
>> go many places on the net and download files and do seem to pick up
>> malware once in a while. Luckily my system has never been hosed.
>>
>> I believe in multiple layers of effective protection.
>>
>> If you only check your email and only go to a few reputable sites and
>> practice safe computing practices you don't really need an anti-malware
>> program...but it you want to go anywhere and everywhere on the net
>> anyone is free to try what I am doing...or not.
>>
>> Adios!
>
> You seriously need to reread what was written by BOTH of us because
> you are clearly confused.
This is what I was replying to from the orginal post:

"My question..........after just installing Spybot Search & Destroy, and
Spyware Blaster, how did this get through both programs?"

spyware blaster is OK and was just updated to 4.0 but I think spyware
doctor and threat fire are an excellent alternative and I believe
better. (and also free)