Security Help Tools

**Anilrgowda** · 08-Sep-2006, 01:16 PM

Best Online Scanners:

HouseCall
Panda
Kasperksy Online
eTrust Antivirus Scanner
Online malware scan (Utilizes multiple major Antivirus Scans to analyze individual files. Norman AV "sandbox" component provides detailed analysis)

Libraries and further information:

Symantec
Trend
McAfee
Sophos
Panda
eTrust
Multiple Vendor library and informational repository from Secunia (Excellent research resource)
Anti-Phishing Working Group and Phishing Archive
Security Alerts from WebsenseSecurityLabs (malicious Web sites, phishing-based attacks, and other emerging threats)
Spam and Fraud: Information and Reporting (courtesy of the University of Oregon)
Malware Help.Org (Devoted to "Malware" -- its nature, methods, detection and removal)

Spyware Database and research Links

Rootkit Detection and Removal Information

Rootkit Detection and Removal
The Rise of Rootkits (Multiple articles from Eweek)

Free fix and removal tools:

Viral:

Specialized Trojan Removal Applications (Trial versions):

Wilders Security Advisors

Parasitic (applications to assist in detection and removal):

Windows OneCare (Firewall, Antivirus and other protection all-in-one...This is still in Beta, it will be a pay-for service from the looks, only for XP w/SP2, see the requirements)
New! Windows Defender (This replaces MSAntispware Beta...read about it)
Hoster
SpySweeper fully working trial (This link changes from time to time, ask in forum if you cannot find it. SpySweeper= one of best for detection, removal and protection)
Spybot Installation and Usage
Ad-Aware Home Page and VX2 Plugin
SpywareBlaster and Tutorial from BleepingComputer.com
HijackThis QuickStart
HijackThis direct download, and Tutorial
Startuplist 2.0 completely new and remodeled from Merijn
lspfix (Layered Service Protocols) repairs damaged Winsock2 vxd associated with connectivity problems
Winsock fix specific to XP by "Option Explicit"
SpywareInfo: Detection, Prevention and Removal Tools, SpywareBlaster and others
How to temporarily turn off protective programs when fixing malware
CoolWebSearch -- Information and Removal Tool Version 2.19
Kazaabegone and other downloads from Merijn
Other Tutorials from BleepingComputer.com

Alternate Download Sites for HijackThis, Spybot, CoolwebShredder (and others):

HijackThis Analysis

Lists:

Free Firewalls:

ZoneAlarm and 3rd party ZA Guide (Generally applies to "Pro" version, but still useful for the free) Zone Labs User Forums
Kerio(update: Now owned by Sunbelt Software-info at forums) and Manual Kerio User Forums
Agnitum Outpost Pro Firewall(30 day trial) and Manual User Support Forum
Outpost Free Firewall
More Firewall help and info

Vulnerability testing, Information and Fixes:

Steve Gibson's Homepage (Are you safe? Gibson's site is a world of its own, with tests and fixes for many Windows ! important vulnerabilities
Security Test Sites

Microsoft Security Information:

08-Sep-2006, 01:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Anilrgowda Administrator Posts: 18,715 Join Date: Jan 2006 Rep Power: 10 IM:	Security Help Tools Best Online Scanners: HouseCall Panda Kasperksy Online eTrust Antivirus Scanner Online malware scan (Utilizes multiple major Antivirus Scans to analyze individual files. Norman AV "sandbox" component provides detailed analysis) Libraries and further information: Symantec Trend McAfee Sophos Panda eTrust Multiple Vendor library and informational repository from Secunia (Excellent research resource) Anti-Phishing Working Group and Phishing Archive Security Alerts from WebsenseSecurityLabs (malicious Web sites, phishing-based attacks, and other emerging threats) Spam and Fraud: Information and Reporting (courtesy of the University of Oregon) Malware Help.Org (Devoted to "Malware" -- its nature, methods, detection and removal) *Spyware Database and research Links* Parasites (Descriptions and removal information from Doxdesk) Parasites (Descriptions and removal instructions from PestPatrol Spyware Guide *Rootkit Detection and Removal Information* Rootkit Detection and Removal The Rise of Rootkits (Multiple articles from Eweek) Free fix and removal tools: Viral: Grisoft AVG Free Download and AVG Update Download Options tip Free avast! 4 Home Edition (free registration required) BitDefender 8 Free Edition Specialized Removal Tools from Grisoft AVG Symantec Trend Micro Damage Cleanup Services (uses the latest definitions, downloadable) BitDefender (Specialized removal tools) McAfee AVERT Stinger (Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses) From Microsoft: Malicious Software Removal Tool (for Windows XP and 2K, includes Rootkit Detection): Online and Downloadable Specialized Trojan Removal Applications (Trial versions): Wilders Security Advisors Parasitic (applications to assist in detection and removal): Windows OneCare (Firewall, Antivirus and other protection all-in-one...This is still in Beta, it will be a pay-for service from the looks, only for XP w/SP2, see the requirements) New! Windows Defender (This replaces MSAntispware Beta...read about it) Hoster SpySweeper fully working trial (This link changes from time to time, ask in forum if you cannot find it. SpySweeper= one of best for detection, removal and protection) Spybot Installation and Usage Ad-Aware Home Page and VX2 Plugin SpywareBlaster and Tutorial from BleepingComputer.com HijackThis QuickStart HijackThis direct download, and Tutorial Startuplist 2.0 completely new and remodeled from Merijn lspfix (Layered Service Protocols) repairs damaged Winsock2 vxd associated with connectivity problems Winsock fix specific to XP by "Option Explicit" SpywareInfo: Detection, Prevention and Removal Tools, SpywareBlaster and others How to temporarily turn off protective programs when fixing malware CoolWebSearch -- Information and Removal Tool Version 2.19 Kazaabegone and other downloads from Merijn Other Tutorials from BleepingComputer.com *Alternate Download Sites for HijackThis, Spybot, CoolwebShredder (and others):* Information, Advice and Specialized Tools from Aumha.org Lurkhere Spybot download and Tutorial at Safer-networking Anti-Spyware at Majorgeeks Merijn downloads and others at Castle Cops HijackThis Analysis Tutorial from Merijn Tutorial from Malware Help.org Lists: BHOs and Toolbars (02,03) Extra Internet Explorer Buttons(09) LSPs (010) Filter:text (018) Appinit (020), SSODL (021) Startups Tasks and Processes (1) (2) O23 List of Windows XP/NT services NT (XP/2K) Services list Free Firewalls: ZoneAlarm and 3rd party ZA Guide (Generally applies to "Pro" version, but still useful for the free) Zone Labs User Forums Kerio(update: Now owned by Sunbelt Software-info at forums) and Manual Kerio User Forums Agnitum Outpost Pro Firewall(30 day trial) and Manual User Support Forum Outpost Free Firewall More Firewall help and info Vulnerability testing, Information and Fixes: Steve Gibson's Homepage (Are you safe? Gibson's site is a world of its own, with tests and fixes for many Windows ! important vulnerabilities Security Test Sites Microsoft Security Information: Security Updates (Bulletins) Security and Privacy (Home Page) Understand and Maintain Security with Internet Explorer (includes latest Critical Updates) Security at Home: FAQs, updates and advice for all TechNet Security Resource Center: technical information and security updates for IT professionals Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) Support Center Microsoft Network Security Hotfix Checker {aka Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer} Last edited by Anilrgowda; 08-Sep-2006 at 01:23 PM.

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