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    Curlyben Posts: 18,514, Reputation: 1860
    BossMan
    		  
    #1

    Dec 12, 2005, 12:22 PM
    Evil spyware
    I have decided to run some tests of the main spyware removal tools:
    Adaware, spybot, xoftspy, Micro$oft AS, trend housecall, etc.

    So what do you consider the worest spy/ad/malware out there?

    Also are there any other tools I should try? :D
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    NeedKarma Posts: 10,635, Reputation: 1706
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    #2

    Dec 12, 2005, 12:42 PM
    Microsoft seems to have a solid product but for 2 aspects:
    a) they have reduced the severity factors for a few malware signatures (not sure if they got bullied or if they are in partership with them)
    b) they don't have a really have a good stealth mode for installations on computers where the user would not be sure how to answer the pop-up prompts

    Spybot is good for the immunize feature and for some of the Advanced tools (viewing BHOs, startup files, ActiveX components, etc.)

    I haven't used AdAware in a while but friends use it in conjunction with SpyBot for complete removal of malware.
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    RickJ Posts: 7,762, Reputation: 864
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    #3

    Dec 12, 2005, 02:01 PM
    I seem to remember that Morpheus is chock full of nasty spyware and adware if you want to go out and catch some stuff for testing purposes.

    Frankly, I rely fairly heavily on PCMag and CDNet for reviews... and use also use both Spybot and Adaware since they get rated so highly.
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    LTheobald Posts: 1,051, Reputation: 127
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    #4

    Dec 13, 2005, 02:22 AM
    Few ideas at the top of this article:

    http://www.pcreview.co.uk/articles/W...e_and_Spyware/
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    fredg Posts: 4,926, Reputation: 674
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    #5

    Dec 13, 2005, 06:07 AM
    Spyware programs
    Hi,
    I use and really like the free SpyWare Blaster; similar to the Microsoft Anti-Spyware program
    http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html

    I haven't had ANY spyware get into the computer since using SpyWare Blaster. It also has "live updates".
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    Curlyben Posts: 18,514, Reputation: 1860
    BossMan
    		  
    #6

    Dec 13, 2005, 06:11 AM
    Guys I really need more sources of drive-by infection, I think I have enough apps to test now.
    Thanks

    Fred I can really use Spyware blaster as I'm looking to test removal programs, not ones that stop it in the first place.
    I will give it a go tho' just out of interest.

    The box I have setup has NO firewall, antivirus or antispyware on it at all.
    I need to sort out a controlled set of malware to infect it with and try out all the scanners.
    So MORE spyware please
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    #7

    Dec 13, 2005, 09:31 AM
    This site has an encyclopedia of parasites:

    http://www.2-spyware.com/

    Any Use?
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