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RE: How to scan/remove malware - bmchris - 07-21-2013
Thank's for this tutorial bro.
Actually, I'm using Spybot Search and Destroy to detect malwares, and I'm wondering if it is a good tool?
Thank's for replying.
RE: How to scan/remove malware - bmchris - 07-21-2013
Thank's for this tutorial bro.
Actually, I'm using Spybot Search and Destroy to detect malwares, and I'm wondering if it is a good tool?
Thank's for replying.
RE: How to scan/remove malware - lady_godiva - 07-24-2013
@bmchris That is a generic malware tool. Of course it can be used to detect known types of malware. However as it was specified in the post there is no 100% method to detect and remove them as their complexity and ability to hide depends on the single malware.
@drvijayy2k2 Just using generic malware tools most of the time will lead nowhere. The sandbox approach is a very strong and effective one and it is always recommended as it allows you to monitor the malware behavior in a controlled environment where the malware can't cause damage to the system.
Notice also that sandboxing approach is best when used before installing / running any software, otherwise the malware might already have executed his payload
RE: How to scan/remove malware - lady_godiva - 07-24-2013
@bmchris That is a generic malware tool. Of course it can be used to detect known types of malware. However as it was specified in the post there is no 100% method to detect and remove them as their complexity and ability to hide depends on the single malware.
@drvijayy2k2 Just using generic malware tools most of the time will lead nowhere. The sandbox approach is a very strong and effective one and it is always recommended as it allows you to monitor the malware behavior in a controlled environment where the malware can't cause damage to the system.
Notice also that sandboxing approach is best when used before installing / running any software, otherwise the malware might already have executed his payload
RE: How to scan/remove malware - lady_godiva - 07-24-2013
@bmchris That is a generic malware tool. Of course it can be used to detect known types of malware. However as it was specified in the post there is no 100% method to detect and remove them as their complexity and ability to hide depends on the single malware.
@drvijayy2k2 Just using generic malware tools most of the time will lead nowhere. The sandbox approach is a very strong and effective one and it is always recommended as it allows you to monitor the malware behavior in a controlled environment where the malware can't cause damage to the system.
Notice also that sandboxing approach is best when used before installing / running any software, otherwise the malware might already have executed his payload
RE: How to scan/remove malware - Nael - 07-25-2013
Great tutorial for the beginners or noobs out there
Thanks for spending your time to help others.
RE: How to scan/remove malware - chupacabra - 07-29-2013
@bmchris
SpyBot is a good tool but if i were to choose between that and Malwarebytes I would surely choose Malwarebytes every time.
As mentioned before, VirusTotal can scan suspected files, but it can also check suspected URLs as well. I am sure this has been mentioned already but thought I would say anyway.
RE: How to scan/remove malware - x_h0rr0r_x - 07-29-2013
My suggestion would be to use linux...If you are a diehard windows user i would suggest Avira and comodo firewall+ comodo sandbox
RE: How to scan/remove malware - chupacabra - 07-29-2013
(07-29-2013, 01:28 AM)x_h0rr0r_x Wrote: My suggestion would be to use linux...If you are a diehard windows user i would suggest Avira and comodo firewall+ comodo sandboxthe only thing i hated about Avira, unless something has changed, was that annoying popup all the time trying to get you to buy the full version. detection rate was ok though.
RE: How to scan/remove malware - Focu$ed1 - 07-29-2013
Great info keep up the good work brother...