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For OS X, I have discovered Rootkit Hunter recently and liked the functionality. What other rootkit/spyware scanners for os x have been developed that are available for use?
Started by Troggy on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at superuser):
Or there's the port.
I suspect ClamXAV may handle spyware and rootkits too.
For spyware, MacScan is probably your best bet.
Well it seems you've found the top dog when it comes to rootkits .
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I have a bit of a spyware problem.
I tried using How to Clean up a Windows Spyware Infestation to help get rid of the spyware/adware on my computer. I have autoruns and process explorer and got rid of the files that did not have a publisher or a company...
Started by Joe Costello on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at superuser):
The most effective, yet disruptive, way to rid a computer of spyware and adware is to format) install spybot search and destroy ; run it and search for spyware (often spybot search and destroy does, and your machine is now completely free....
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I just found out about GMABooster for OSX which supposedly boosts performance for the Intel GMA 950 in my mac mini.
As anyone used this? Is it spyware? The site seems real but at the same time seems a little bit untrustworthy.
Started by bentford on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at superuser):
???
anyway, it is not spyware, but the results are rather questionable and improvements are limited.
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I have seen several shareware sites that feature "virus free", and "spyware free" certified logos. I am planning on marketing my software for profit, but would it be worthwhile to get some sort of certification logo on the download page for my software...
Started by Ben on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at stackoverflow):
Address hiding being private whois, and “research” software that's basically spyware but with a logo saying it's not spyware on it — do you want to spend any time in the company of this kind of software is virus-free and spyware-....
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What's the best way to clean a computer with multiple accounts infected with spyware, viruses and malware? Should you install and run software to remove the infections on each account? If you install the software on one account, will it clean the entire...
Started by DjKilla on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at superuser):
You also should boot up the computer in safe mode, because anti-spyware/virus software may and spyware can be recovered from.
The details for whether data.
This will fix all the accounts.
Virus program first, then anti-spyware.
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I am a college student, and my parents are hours away. So last time I went home, I upgraded my mom's computer to Windows 7, and also installed Hamachi to it so that it's in a VPN with my laptop.
Well now my mom has gotten some spyware and/or viruses. ...
Started by Ricket on
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by 5 people.
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As for searching for spyware, I'd normally use Ad-Aware and Spybot.
But it is very easy to use.
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I recently reinstalled the OS (XP Home) on a friend's heavily spyware/adware infected machine. It appears as though his kids (7 and 11 years I believe) were visiting sites that offered downloads for search bars, screensavers, and "cute" cartoony animations...
Started by John Rasch on
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by 12 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at superuser):
Most spyware.
Not yet covered:
I would emphasize training above all else.
But there is no perfect solution.
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How can I connect a system to a network and sniff for virus/spyware related traffic? I'd like to plug in a network cable, fire up an appropriate tool sand have it scan the data for any signs of problems. I don't expect this to find everything, and this...
Started by DrStalker on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at stackoverflow):
I highly recommend running Snort on a machine somewhere near the core of your network, and span (mirror) one (or more) ports from somewhere along your core network... .
I think this will be the best solution for you .
You can make Snort scan traffic for viruses.
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If there is anyone here that uses spyware terminator, do you know how to turn off confirmation messages?
i'll click on 'allow' or 'deny' or 'install' and i'll get a message on screen telling me what i've just done.
i know what i just done, i didn't forget...
Started by rattie on
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by 2 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cnet):
Some years ago that Spyware Terminator was listed as a suspect rogue application by the Spyware-listed after testing by the techs at Spyware Warrior, and their report is here;
http.
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Please Keep Spyware Doctor / Spyware Doctor with Anti-virus Update Thread Current Hi everyone,
I am making a request on this forum in an attempt to keep it current. Since Anthony Chen (AChen) moved to another role with PC Tools, the forum has dramatically...
Started by jimboc007 on
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