The Kenny94 Computer Security Daily

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Antivirus uninstallers and Anti-Malware (File) Scanners

Most anti-virus programs have their own tools to make sure all components are removed after a failed uninstall. Here they are:

Click on Run on the box that pops up and follow the prompts.

Restart your computer completes removal of the Antivirus.


Avira
http://dlpro.antivir.com/down/windows/registrycleaner_en.zip

Kaspersky

http://support.kaspersky.com/downloads/products2009/kavremover9.zip

Eset Nod32
http://www.nod32.nl/download/tool/nod32removal.exe


Norton

ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

Symantec Client Security manual uninstall

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ent-security.nsf/ppfdocs/2002031914291648

Avast
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-uninstall-utility.html

Panda

http://www.pandasoftware.com/resources/sop/UNINST_v1012.exe

AVG

http://www.avg.com/filedir/util/avg_arm_sup_____.dir/avgremover.exe 32 bit version

McAfee

http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

CA
http://homeofficekb.ca.com/CIDocume...eturn=0&GUID=DF325E0AA0AB4264AF47E4BEA49F571B

f-secure
https://www.f-secure.com/en_US/web/home_us/support-tools

If you're still having trouble removing your anti-virus programs. Please do the following

Remove expired or unwanted security applications    
Remove potentially unwanted applications like peer-to-peer file sharing clients and toolbars

Download AppRemover and run it.

Click Next >>
 


Ensure "Remove Security Application" is collected and click Next >>
 


AppRemover will scan all the security applications on your PC
 

Select Any AVG entries from the applications offered and click Next >> twice.
 

Follow any further on-screen instructions. If asked to reboot,please do so.

Note: Please do not browse the internet or open any email attachments until your Anti-Virus is re-installed

Recommended list of sites that offer an online virus scan service that checks uploaded files for malware using antivirus engines! All of these services are all absolutely free.


1.  VIRUSTOTAL: uses 40 AV engines. This service has the best detection rate!
Note: VirusTotal also has a uploader program(140KB) that works on windows. The uploader program will automatically send the file to VirusTotal without you opening your web browser! 20 MB file size limit.

2. WEPAWET: detects and analyzes web-based malware. It currently handles Flash, JavaScript, and PDF files.

3.  Jotti Malware Scanner: uses 20 AV engines. 15 MB file size limit.

4. Novirusthanks Multi-Engine Scanner: uses 24 AV engines. 20 MB file size limit.

5.  Kaspersky File Scanner: updates every three hours to ensure that even the very newest viruses can be detected. 1 MB file size limit.

6. virus.org: uses 18 AV engines. 5 MB file size limit.

7.  Dr. Web Virusscan: You can check single files. Archives with different files inside (ZIP, ARJ, RAR, etc) (Infected files will be listed).

8. Sunbelt CWSandbox:Automated sandbox server to see what the malware would do to your computer if it were installed. 12288 KB file size limit. (Results by email)

9. Anubis: Analyzing Unknown Binaries: analyzes malware. Submit your Windows executable and receive an analysis report telling you what it does. 8 MB file size limit. (The file must be a Windows executable.)

10.  VirSCAN: uses 37 AV engines. 20 MB file size limit.

11. FortiGuard: uses FortiClient AV engine. 1 MB file size limit. (Results by email)

12.  VirusChief: uses 12 AV engines. 10 MB file size limit.

13. ThreatExpert: is an advanced automated threat analysis system (ATAS) designed to analyze and report the behavior of computer viruses, worms, trojans, adware, spyware, and other security-related risks in a fully automated mode. The ThreatExpert system produces reports with the level of technical detail that matches or exceeds antivirus industry standards such as those found in online virus encyclopedias. 5 MB file size limit. (Results by email)

14.  avast! Online Scanner:uses avast! AV engine. 512kb file size limit.

15.  Antivir.ru: your files are immediately scanned by the latest version of Dr.Web anti-virus with the most recent virus definitions loaded.

16. Filterbit: uses 6 AV engines. 20 MB file size limit.

17.  Comodo Instant Malware Analysis: Once the file is submitted, COMODO Automated Analysis System will scan it and report back its findings.

18.  Norman Sandbox: instant analysis by Norman SandBox. In-dept information about the analysis performed. (Results by email)

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Test to see if your antivirus software is working.

Surprisingly a lot of folks antivirus is not working. And for some, not realizing they don't have any antivirus installed. Since most people do not have a library of viruses ready to test whether their antivirus software is working, and it is debatable whether people should do that anyway, you can use a test created by EICAR (the European Institute for Computer Anti-Virus Research).

Test your anti-virus software.

First, open Notepad. Then copy and paste into it the text on the line below. (It should all be on one line.)

X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*

Then select File > Save As > then save the file as eicar.com.

To Test your anti-virus software and your Anti-Malware with other safe text files.  Test your anti-virus Click Here

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Firewall Leak and HIPS tests – These tests are designed to test both of the above at the same time (both the Firewall and Host Intrusion Prevention components of your software.Check out more  collections of computer security tests available. They are perfectly safe to run these tests and none of them will cause any damage to your computer You can visit this web site at;

Firewall Leak and HIPS tests

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Meat and Potatoes (Basic protection for your PC)

Let's talked about Meat and Potatoes
(Basic Protection for your PC).

The most important way to protect your computer is to make backup copies of important documents, pictures of your love ones and files. This way if your computer should ever get hit by a virus/malware and corrupts your system and your PC blows a head gasket!

You'll have a back up copy available. I use an external hard drive. There cheap these days. So, please back up your stuff now.

Thanks goodness for antivirus software! Your PC can prevent most of the viruses from playing mayhem on your PC machine. They warn you about suspicious files and can detect and block viruses before they have a chance to cause any harm to your PC. Also, running weekly full system scan helps a lot.

Let's not forget to have Anti-Malware protection on your PC. Antivirus software alone is not enough these days! If your antivirus fails to block malware (that I see a lot today) Anti-Malware software will block any suspicious activity that your antivirus software missed. I use Malwarebytes anti-malware. The full version works well with most antivirus software.

Make sure you have a Firewall. A firewall can block malware as well. All Windows operating systems have firewalls built in that are turned on by default to block threats from the Internet. You should leave this feature turned on. Not all wireless routers come equipped with a built-in firewall. I use a router with built-in firewall for two levels of protection. If you’re on a home network that uses a wired or wireless router.

With new viruses and worms constantly being created, it is important to keep the Microsoft Windows operating system up to date. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.




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Thank You Kenny (Kenny94)

What is Malware

Malware stand for "malicious software" program. It has ominous names, such as viruses, Trojan horses, malicious keyloggers, Backdoors and Rootkits. Most malware ("malicious software") programs will reinstall themselves even after you think they have been removed. WOW! That's scaring. You thought you had removed malware from your computer and there's still  Symptoms of Malware.

So, what's next, now that my computer is infected? First thing do to is download Malwarebytes.

Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes Launch Malwarebytes and click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version. Once the program has loaded, select Perform Quick Scan then click Scan. When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. And reboot your computer.

I would recommend to purchase the full version of MalwareBytes. There Realtime Protection Module monitors all processes and stops malicious processes before they start, so your computer will be safe.


Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Download Instructions

Next, run a virus scan with your antivirus virus program. If you are still experiencing problems and/or symptoms of Malware, post it on one of the forums to the right.

In my next blog, we will talk about Prevention. How NOT to get infected by Malware

If these tips helped you, or if I helped you elsewhere, please help me to continue to fight malware by making a donation. Also, for me to donate to the authors of the tools we used to remove malware. Just click the PayPal Donation Button below:

Thank You Kenny (Kenny94)

ComboFix

Is ComboFix a rootkit scanner? With Gmer and RootRepeal (beta or not it is an excellent tool for finding rootkits) that uses specialized techniques in finding Rootkits. ComboFix has a broad range for other infections and can not key in on a rootkit/rootkits and besides some of the rootkits entries are removed by a CFScript.

As some of you know, ComboFix is a very powerful tool intended by its creator (sUBs) to be "used under the guidance and supervision of an expert", NOT for private use.
So why use it for and a rootkit scanner? With Gmer and RootRepeal. And take a chance and do damage to your computer with ComboFix?

ComboFix was and used for QooLogic, Purity infection, SurfSideKick, QooLogic, Look2Me. These are old infections. The combo of this group is to remove these in one scan. Some Vundo as well. Now, ComboFix is mainly use today for Vundo and it has replaced Vundofix sometime back. ComboFix is use for a lot more infections including some rootkits. That's why ComboFix is updated every day for newer infections and other things as well. ComboFix will remove a lot of bad entries in one scan. What is not removed then a CFScript is done by the helper for the user to run. This is one of the things that are great about ComboFix. Note: Please read DO NOT USE COMBOFIX on your own without supervision!!!
I'll talk about Malware In my next Blog. But I had to post this about ComboFix. Because some end-users are posting ComboFix logs in the help forums without any guidance from a qualified helper. Saying they have a rootkit on their PC.


My next Blog, we'll talk about Malware.

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What is Spyware and how do I stop it?

Spyware is the most intrusive use of cookies being used by the morons who customize the advertising a website displays. Companies, such as the Double-Click Network, use banner ads to record your visits to its client sites. Since, technically, all the ads come from a single source, no matter which website you are visiting, (Double-Click) can use these spyware/tracking cookies to track you across sites that display its banner ads. The best programs to stop this pest is SpywareBlaster. This program detects known spyware ActiveX controllers and prevents Web Pages from putting them on your system. Gator will never again ask you to download something. Xupiter and Bonzi Buddy will never again come knocking. All you have to do to keep SpywareBlaster aware of the latest threats is to regularly update the software's database.

No matter which you run, whether it's a free tool or one you purchased, you must remember to update it regularly. If you don't, the definitions it uses to scan your PC will be quickly out of date, and it won't be much good at rooting out spyware on your system.

Note: In my next Blog, we will talked about Malware....

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