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Malware, Trojans and Threats

Most computers are connected to a network (Internet, local area network), which makes it easier to distribute malicious programs (according to Russian standards, such programs are called "destructive software", but because this concept is not widely used, the concept of "malicious programs" will be used in the review; on they are called Malware in English). These programs include trojans (also known as Trojan horses), viruses, worms, spyware, adware, rootkits, and various other types.

Another plus is that MBAM rarely causes any conflicts with other anti-malware utilities.

Free Trojan Scanner SUPERAntiSpyware

. In addition to spyware, this program scans and removes other types of threats such as dialers, keyloggers, worms, rootkits, etc.

The program has three types of scans: quick, full or custom system scan. Before scanning, the program offers to check for updates to immediately protect you from the latest threats. SAS has its own blacklist. This is a list of 100 examples of various DLLs and EXEs that should not be on the computer. By clicking on any of the items in the list, you will get a full description of the threat.

One of the important features of the program is the presence of Hi-Jack protection, which prevents other applications from terminating the program (except Task Manager).

Unfortunately, the free version of this program does not support real-time protection, scheduled scans, and a number of other features.

More programs

Other free trojan scanners not included in the review:

• Rising PC Doctor (no longer available, you can still find old versions on the Internet) - Trojan and spyware scanner. Offers automatic protection against a number of Trojans. It also offers the following tools: startup management, process manager, service manager, File Shredder (file deletion program, without the possibility of recovering them) and others.
• FreeFixer - will scan your system and help you remove Trojans and other malware. But, the user is required to correctly interpret the results of the program. Particular care must be taken when deciding to remove important system files, as this can damage your system. However, there are forums where you can consult if in doubt about the decision (links to the forums are on the site).
• Ashampoo Anti-Malware (Unfortunately, it has become a trial version. It is possible that earlier versions can still be found on the Internet) - initially this product was only commercial. The free version provides real-time protection and also offers various optimization tools.

Quick Guide (Trojan Scanner Download Links)

Emsisoft Anti-Malware

PC Tools ThreatFire

In autumn 2013, I decided to spend anti-spyware analysis and at the same time check your computer for spyware, trojans and clean it from any malware.

The purpose of the review of this article is full-fledged programs that can be installed on a computer to improve security and combat Trojans and other spies.

To identify the main players in the anti-spyware market, I propose to consider the programs that are most often downloaded, and then view the effectiveness and quality of their work, as in the article about.

It was interesting and surprising for me to learn that there are quite a lot of free anti-spyware programs on the market. Following is the list of downloads of the popular freeware and trial software site − www.cnet.com.

Anti-Spyware Download Rank (Overseas)

Anti-Spyware Download Rank

A complete list of programs most often downloaded from the comss.ru website with numbers:

Testing selected anti-spyware programs

For testing, 4 anti-spyware programs and a laptop were selected:

1. SUPERAntiSpyware (free version)
2. Malwarebytes Anti-malware (free version)

Tested laptop and its characteristics:

• OS: Windows 7 32-bit Home Basic
• CPU: Intel Core i3-370M @ 2.40 GHz
• HDD: HDD 320 GB
• RAM: 3GB DDR3 Memory
• Video card: Intel HD Graphics

What was not tested and why

It is worth noting that the Spybot Search & Destroy program, once very popular and effective, is now starting to lose ground. And although you may have noticed that it is in 2nd place in terms of downloads in the world, according to user reviews, it catches less and less spies. I didn’t manage to test it, because. She refused to run the scan after installation.

Dr.Web has not been tested either. is just a utility, albeit a very good one. Dr.Web will save when neither the antivirus nor the Internet starts due to a spy virus. However, in the review, I only included anti-spyware programs that can be installed as an addition to anti-virus protection.
So, I chose the following programs for testing:

Table of tested anti-spyware programs

So, what was tested and with what results, we can finally see below. All programs were tested simultaneously to find malicious spyware before they were removed.

As you can see from the table above, neither Microsoft's built-in Windows Defender nor AVZ4 can boast good results.

Winners - Best Anti-Spyware

Our winners are 2 programs:

1. SUPER AntiSpyware (6th place by downloads in the world) And
2. Malwarebytes Anti-malware (1st place by downloads in the world, 3rd place by downloads, comss.ru)

Both programs complement each other. When SUPER AntiSpyware finds 1 type of spies, Malwarebytes Anti-malware works great with other types.

For those who want to test the main players in the anti-spyware market on their computer, I offer direct download links from my site:

Malwarebytes
Founded in 2004, Malwarebytes has been helping users remove malware from their computers and ensure a safe browsing experience all along. Moreover, your computer remains protected from viruses for free. The company has created a range of products to help you keep your computer safe and secure without slowing down your applications.

Malwarebytes has developed a range of tools that can identify and remove malware from a computer. When a computer is infected, Malwarebytes can provide the necessary assistance to remove the virus and repair the computer and restore back to optimal performance.
Founded in 2004, Malwarebytes has been helping users remove malware from their computers and ensure a safe browsing experience all along. Moreover, your computer remains protected from viruses for free. The company has created a range of products to help you keep your computer safe and secure without slowing down applications. The most common products are:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware- Have you ever wondered how to make malware protection more effective? Malwarebytes has made an easy-to-use and effective anti-malware tool.
Whether you know it or not, your computer is always at risk of infection. viruses(viruses), worms(worms), Trojans(trojans), rootkits(rootkits), dialers(dialers), spyware(spyware) and malware(malware) that are constantly evolving and becoming more difficult to detect and remove. Only the most sophisticated anti-malware software and modern methods can detect and remove these malware from your computer.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware considered the next step in malware detection and removal. There are a number of new technologies in the product that are designed to quickly detect, destroy, and prevent malware.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware can detect and remove malware such that even the most famous anti-virus and anti-mailware applications cannot detect.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware keeps track of each process and stops malicious processes before they have time to start.
The real-time protection module uses advanced heuristic scanning technology that monitors your system to keep the system safe. In addition, there is a threat center that will keep you up to date with the latest malware and threats.

*Activation:

The full version unlocks real-time protection, scheduled scans, and scheduling updates.
For consumers and personal use, the fee is only 800.67 rubles.
For corporate clients, an annual license is required.

Main characteristics
* Support for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 7 (32-bit and 64-bit).
* Availability of quick scan mode.
* Ability to scan all drives.
* Malwarebytes' anti-malware module. (Requires registration)
* Daily database update.
* Quarantine for threats with the ability to recover.
* Ignore list "for scanning and protection modules.
* Settings to improve Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware performance.
* A small list of additional utilities to help remove malware manually.
* Multilingual support.
* Works in conjunction with other anti-malware utilities.
* Command line support to perform a quick scan.
* Integration into the context menu to check files on demand.

Usage:

Just download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from one of the links below. Double click on the downloaded file to install the application on your computer. After installing the application, double-click the Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware icon on your desktop to launch the program. When the app is open, select scan and the app will guide you through the rest of the steps.

• Version: 1.46
• File size: 5.86MB
• Language: Russian, English, Belarusian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Latvian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish.

startuplite startuplite- The most common problem in the computer world is that many users complain about the slow start of the computer. Everyone wants to know how to speed up the startup process. Of course, there are many solutions to this problem, Malwarebytes has created a safe, easy and effective way to eliminate unnecessary applications that run when the computer is turned on - StartUpLite.

StartUpLite is a lightweight and easy-to-use program that allows you to speed up your startup system safely and efficiently. The program allows you to disable or remove unnecessary startup entries from your computer. By using StartUpLite, you can greatly help reduce your download time with just a few clicks.

Usage A: Simply download StartUpLite from the link below and save it to a convenient location. Double click StartUpLite.exe

• Version: 1.07
• File size: 199.70KB
• Operating system:
• Language: English.

FileASSASSIN - Chances are you've seen one or more of the following messages frequently:

1. Unable to delete file: Permission denied.
2. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use.
3. Source or destination file can be used.
4. The file is being used by another program or user.

These are very common messages that appear when trying to delete files, often due to malware infections in your applications on the system. Malwarebytes is well aware of these messages, which is why they created FileASSASSIN.

FileASSASSIN is an application that can remove any type of locked files that are on your computer. Files from malware infections or only a specific file that will not delete Windows - FileASSASSIN delete it.
The program uses advanced programming techniques to unload modules, close remote links, and terminate various processes to delete a protected file. Please use with caution as deleting important system files may cause system errors.

Usage:
Just download FileASSASSIN from the link below. If you chose portable installation, just unzip and run the application, otherwise run the installer. Now FileASSASSIN select the file by dragging it to the text area or select it with the program. Next, select the removal method from the list. Finally, select Run and the uninstall process will begin.

• Version: 1.06
• File size: 163.12KB
• operating system: Microsoft® Windows 2000, XP, Vista.
• Language: English, Spanish.

RegASSASSIN- A common problem when running a computer with malware is that numerous registry keys are created in the system registry. Most of which are very difficult to remove. Malwarebytes has created an application to fix this problem - RegASSASSIN.

RegASSASSIN is a portable application. The program allows you to delete registry keys by resetting permission keys and then uninstalling it. Please use with caution as deleting critical registry keys may cause system errors.

Usage: Simply download RegASSASSIN from the link below. Once downloaded, double click RegASSASSIN.exe. Then enter the registry key you want to delete or reset and click the Delete button.

• Version: 1.03
• File size: 63.70KB
• Operating system: Microsoft® Windows 2000, XP, Vista.
• Language: English only.

Do you want to get rid of malware (viruses, worms, trojans, etc.), even if you have not previously installed ? Below is a simple and time-tested instruction that will help anyone who wants to do it on their own, and most importantly, completely free of charge!

So what do you need to
to cure your computer of viruses, worms and trojans?

1. Access to the Internet. Well, since you are reading this, you have it.))
2. A “clean” computer, if you cannot access the sites below on your computer.
   If there is access, we perform everything immediately on the “infected” computer.
3. A little diligence and patience.
   The treatment procedure will require a clear implementation of the instructions and will take some time.

Actually, the instruction itself for treating a computer from viruses:

1) Check your computer for malware(viruses, worms, trojans, adware programs, etc.) using Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool 2015 or Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10(if Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool does not start or freezes even in extended mode).

3) In especially advanced cases, if the problem persists - refer to the section "Destruction of viruses" forum of the Kaspersky Lab fanclub, where attach the required report in the autologger zip archive (everything is done automatically; you only need to run the program).
Alternatively, you can write directly through the comments or