REQ: Antispyware

[Ivan V. Klattrup]

Can someone tell me where to find antispyware that:
A Does not accept spyware (Adaware accept spyware)
B Does not come with false positives (Spybot and MS antispyware gives me
false positives)

 

[Mark Warner]

Can someone tell me where to find antispyware that:
A Does not accept spyware (Adaware accept spyware)
B Does not come with false positives (Spybot and MS antispyware gives
me false positives)

It is a fact of life that any/all of the spyware removal programs will
"accept" (i.e. "pass") certain programs that reasonable people would
call spyware. It is also a fact of life that any/all anti-parasite
programs will generate false positives on occasion. One reason for both
is that the definition of "spyware" and "false positive" will differ
from user to user.

You're looking for custom tailored perfection in a mass market,
imperfect world. For free, of course.

Good luck.

 

[WebWalker]

Can someone tell me where to find antispyware that:
A Does not accept spyware (Adaware accept spyware)
B Does not come with false positives (Spybot and MS antispyware gives me
false positives)

You have problem with the two best antispyware and I don't know how to
recommend any others.

Btw what do you mean Ad-aware accept spyware?

If you can't get rid those spyware from the system then I think you
need to employ an expert to do it.

 

[rjdriver]

Can someone tell me where to find antispyware that:
A Does not accept spyware (Adaware accept spyware)
B Does not come with false positives (Spybot and MS antispyware gives me
false positives)

Spybot fixed the DSO Expliot false positive with the 1.4 version, and I have
never had a false positive with MSAS. I would be interested to know exactly
what each of these programs identied as spyware that was not.


Bob

 

[Frank Bohan]

It is a fact of life that any/all of the spyware removal programs will
"accept" (i.e. "pass") certain programs that reasonable people would
call spyware. It is also a fact of life that any/all anti-parasite
programs will generate false positives on occasion. One reason for both
is that the definition of "spyware" and "false positive" will differ
from user to user. <snip>

I recently updated "Advanced Searchbar", which I consider to be an excellent
searchbar, now even better in the latest version. I was surprised to have no
less than 85 "malware" reports on it from Adaware. Since no other programs,
including A2, Bazooka, BHODemon, Ewido, Spybot, Spyware Blaster and Spyware
Guard, have found any fault with it I have put it on the ignore list.
Furthermore, I can find nothing derogatory on the web and BHODemon gives it
a "Benign" rating and states it is from a reputable company. I know that
some members regard searchbars as anathema, but I consider it worth a
mention.

http://www.advancedsearchbar.com/

===

Frank Bohan
¶ Faith is to the human what sand is to the ostrich

 

[jmatt]

Can someone tell me where to find antispyware

Here are some more to try.

http://groups-beta.google.com/group...cd6d8/05bc73f17534c9b5?hl=en#05bc73f17534c9b5

ewido security suite free for Windows 2000/XP
http://www.ewido.net/en/features/
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/

TeaTimer in SpyBot.
You must be running in Advanced mode! To get in advanced mode, a
really easy way is to go to Start >> All Programs >>
Spybot Search and Destroy >> Spybot Search and Destroy
(advanced). Click it. You are now in advanced mode.
What the Heck is Teatimer?
http://www.voiceofthepublic.com/SSD/SI/teatimer.swf.html

SpywareBlaster
http://www.wilderssecurity.net/spywareblaster.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it
from ever being installed.

SpywareGuard
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html

Ad-aware
http://www.lavasoft.de/
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Spyware Doctor
http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/download/

Prevx Home
http://www.tucows.com/preview/385216
http://www.download.com/Prevx-Home/3000-8022_4-10364927.html
http://www.freeware4pc.com/utilities/prevxhome.shtml

NetDetox
http://www.netdetox.com/
95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP/2003
Never see another ad again Blocks unwanted pop-ups Prevent infection
by spyware Surf Faster Fully Compatible with Windows 95 or later
Automatic Free Updates. Prevents spyware infection and stops spyware
from phoning home Blocks ads and unwanted pop-ups No configuration
required - just install and then let it work its magic Automatically
downloads updates silently in the background

* Posted via http://www.sixfiles.com/forum
* Please report abuse to http://xinbox.com/sixfiles

 

[jmatt]

Also, use a browser that has good security provisions.

IE engined browser.
Fast Browser
http://www.fastbrowser.net/
Fast Browser Pro is an innovative Web Browser, can open up to 180 web
pages at the same time.

Mozilla Firefox
http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/

Firefox MOOX
http://www.moox.ws/tech/mozilla/
I develop and build optimized versions of certain Mozilla
applications, specifically the Mozilla Firefox browser, the Mozilla
Thunderbird email client, and the Mozilla Suite. My builds are
designed for the Windows OS platform(s) and provide enhanced
security, stability, and speed. For example, with the Firefox
browser, I have found a noticable increase in browsing speed when
compared to the official Firefox builds, as evidenced by this
analysis. The builds I release are "Community Edition" builds and
thus are not officially supported by the Mozilla Foundation. Please
read this disclaimer for a full explaination.
I am currently releasing four versions, or "M" builds - M0, M1, M2,
and M3, of the Firefox browser, Thunderbird email client, and the
Mozilla Suite. Each M version is designed to exploit features of
particular processors and/or instruction sets and is thus limited in
its compatibility with other processors. If you are uncertain what
type of processor you have, or what instruction set(s) your
processor supports, you can use the following free utility to
identify your processor: CPU-Z. Please read the M descriptions
carefully before downloading and using my builds.

====================================

AntiHook
http://www.infoprocess.com.au/
Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server
AntiHook is a unique desktop-based Intrusion Detection and Prevention
(IDP) product. AntiHook dynamically protects your privacy, operating
system and applications from malicious software, such as Spyware,
Rootkits, Keyloggers, Code Injection, and Trojans.

Exhaustive Realtime Protection - AntiHook detects and prevents
attacks in real-time, following the rule ?prevention is better than
cure?

Complimentary to existing firewalls and virus protection - AntiHook
is complimentary with all other computer protection systems
including anti-virus, firewall and anti-spyware systems

No Updates Required - AntiHook works as a standalone module, relying
on its local database only and not requiring an update of data
definitions

==============================

SpySites ( Not SpySites Plus )
http://camtech2000.net/Pages/SpySites_Program.html#SpySitesFree
http://camtech2000.net/Programs/spysit10.zip

* Posted via http://www.sixfiles.com/forum
* Please report abuse to http://xinbox.com/sixfiles

 

[Mike Andrade]

I know that
some members regard searchbars as anathema

LOL. My guess is that you just sent several ACF readers scurrying
for their dictionaries.

 

[Frank Bohan]

LOL. My guess is that you just sent several ACF readers scurrying
for their dictionaries.

The searchbar I mentioned has a dictionary built-in.

===

Frank Bohan
¶ Stock Exchange Pencils lost a few points.

 

[David]

The searchbar I mentioned has a dictionary built-in.

I use WordWeb but I didn't use it for that word and I am one of those
members who won't use a search bar. I'm just not interested.