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With recent virus definitions (5938, 2-Apr-2010), McAfee detects the SDShred.exe of Spybot Search & Destroy as Generic.dx!qln (Trojan). This is a false positive from McAfee that has already been fixed. Please search for new updates (5940, 3-Apr-2010 or later) for your McAfee version. In case McAfee has deleted any of our files, to get Spybot - Search & Destroy back, please uninstall, then download a fresh copy of Spybot-S&D 1.6.2 and install it. More...

2010-04-28 Adware ++ FunnyMall Malware ++ Fraud.OneClean++ Fraud.TrustDoctor+ Fraud.XPInternetSecurity2010+ Lop++ Win32.Agent.fg Spyware + AdRotator+ WurldMedia Trojans ++ BDS.MalwareCatcher++ Fraud.UPSInvoice+ Virtumonde.dll+ Virtumonde.sci+ Virtumonde.sdn++ Win32.Agent.ah++ Win32.Agent.fd++ Win32.Agent.mc++ Win32.Agent.msm+ Win32.Agent.wu+ Win32.Allaple.ab+ Win32.FakeAlert.ttam+ Win32.FraudLoad+ Win32.FraudLoad.edt+ Win32.FraudPack+ Win32.OnLineGames.down++ Win32.OnLineGames.mfdt++ Win32.OnLineGames.mfev++ Win32.OnLineGames.urls+ Win32.ScreenBlaze+ Win32.TDSS.pr+ Win32.ZBot Total: 3030783 fingerprints in 1086724 rules for 5365 products. More...

2010-04-21 Malware + Fraud.ControlCenter ++ Fraud.DigitalProtection ++ Fraud.IQManager ++ Fraud.MyProtection + Fraud.PaladinAntivirus + Lop + Mirar + Win32.Bifrost + Win32.FraudLoad + Win32.FraudLoad.edt + Win32.Renos Spyware + AdRotator + Fake.AdobeUpdater + Marketscore.RelevantKnowledge + Win32.Spynet.a Trojan ++ Adload.dl ++ IRCBot.gu ++ SmileyDistrict + Virtumonde.sci + Virtumonde.sdn + Win32.Agent.ark ++ Win32.Agent.cls ++ Win32.Agent.fw ++ Win32.Agent.of ++ Win32.Agent.svc + Win32.Agent.wu + Win32.Allaple.ab ++ Win32.AutoRun.ul ++ Win32.Delf.wsg + Win32.FakeAlert.ttam + Win32.FraudPack ++ Win32.OnLineGames.mfem + Win32.TDSS.cl + Win32.TDSS.rtk + Win32.ZBot + Win32.ZBot.rtk Total: 3018027 fingerprints in 1083786 rules for 5353...

2010-04-14 Adware + BaiduBar Hijacker + Win32.Cherche.us Malware + Fake.Antivir+ Fraud.LivePCGuard+ Fraud.SecurityCentral+ Fraud.Sysguard+ Fraud.YourProtection+ Lop+ Win32.FraudLoad+ Win32.FraudLoad.edt PUPS + MyWay.MyWebSearch Spyware + AdRotator+ Fake.AdobeUpdater+ Win32.Spynet.a Trojans + Virtumonde.sci+ Virtumonde.sdn+ Win32.Agent.acc+ Win32.Agent.dfg+ Win32.Agent.exp+ Win32.Agent.ghs+ Win32.Agent.ie+ Win32.Agent.msu+ Win32.Agent.run+ Win32.Agent.xwr+ Win32.Allaple.ab+ Win32.Ambler+ Win32.FraudPack+ Win32.OnLineGames.bknd+ Win32.OnLineGames.tnba+ Win32.OnLineGames.tndv+ Win32.OnLineGames.tnee+ Win32.OnLineGames.tnet+ Win32.OnLineGames.tnfs+ Win32.OnLineGames.tnhn+ Win32.OnLineGames.tnsc+ Win32.OnLineGames.tnwc+...

2010-04-07 Malware ++ Fraud.BPSPCSpeedScanPro+ Fraud.Sysguard+ Win32.FraudLoad.edt+ Win32.VB.bpbu Spyware + Fake.AdobeUpdater+ Win32.Spynet.a Trojans + Virtumonde.dll+ Virtumonde.sci+ Virtumonde.sdn+ Win32.Agent.exp+ Win32.Agent.sys+ Win32.Agent.wu+ Win32.FakeAlert.ttam+ Win32.Koobface++ Win32.OnLineGames.tned++ Win32.OnLineGames.tnee++ Win32.OnLineGames.tneu++ Win32.OnLineGames.tngi+ Win32.ZBot Worm + Win32.Amburadul Total: 2249732 fingerprints in 841186 rules for 5305 products. More...

With recent virus definitions (5938, 2-Apr-2010), McAfee detects the SDShred.exe of Spybot Search & Destroy as Generic.dx!qln (Trojan). This is a false positive from McAfee that has already been fixed. Please search for new updates (5940, 3-Apr-2010 or later) for your McAfee version. In case McAfee has deleted any of our files, to get Spybot - Search & Destroy back, please uninstall, then download a fresh copy of Spybot-S&D 1.6.2 and install it. More...

With recent virus definitions (5939, 2-Apr-2010), McAfee detects the SDShred.exe of Spybot Search & Destroy as Generic.dx!qln (Trojan). This is a false positive from McAfee that has already been fixed. Please search for new updates (5940, 3-Apr-2010) for your McAfee version. In case McAfee has deleted any of our files, to get Spybot - Search & Destroy back, please uninstall, then download a fresh copy of Spybot-S&D 1.6.2 and install it. More...

2010-03-31 Malware ++ Fraud.ControlComponents ++ Fraud.PCBugFinderPro + Fraud.Sysguard + Lop + Smitfraud-C. + Win32.Agent.ieu Security + Microsoft.Windows.RedirectedHosts Spyware + AdRotator ++ Fake.AdobeUpdater + Win32.Spynet.a Trojans + Virtumonde.dll + Virtumonde.sci + Virtumonde.sdn + Win32.Agent.exp ++ Win32.Agent.per ++ Win32.Agent.spy ++ Win32.Agent.sun ++ Win32.AutoRun.tmp ++ Win32.OnLineGames.tnfg ++ Win32.OnLineGames.tnmk ++ Win32.OnLineGames.tnrh ++ Win32.OnLineGames.utvz + Win32.ZBot Worm + Win32.Amburadul Total: 2168355 fingerprints in 814643 rules for 5285 products. More...

2010-03-31 Malware ++ Fraud.ControlComponents ++ Fraud.PCBugFinderPro + Fraud.Sysguard + Lop + Smitfraud-C. + Win32.Agent.ieu Security + Microsoft.Windows.RedirectedHosts Spyware + AdRotator ++ Fake.AdobeUpdater + Win32.Spynet.a Trojans + Virtumonde.dll + Virtumonde.sci + Virtumonde.sdn + Win32.Agent.exp ++ Win32.Agent.per ++ Win32.Agent.spy ++ Win32.Agent.sun ++ Win32.AutoRun.tmp ++ Win32.OnLineGames.tnfg ++ Win32.OnLineGames.tnmk ++ Win32.OnLineGames.tnrh ++ Win32.OnLineGames.utvz + Win32.ZBot Worm + Win32.Amburadul Total: 2245304 fingerprints in 840051 rules for 5296 products. More...

2010-03-24 Adware ++ WhereSphere Malware + FakeAlert.gen+ Fraud.PersonalSecurity++ Fraud.SecurityGuard+ Fraud.Sysguard++ Fraud.SystemDefence++ Fraud.UserProtection++ IRC.wbp+ Lop+ Win32.FraudLoad.edt++ Win32.Refpron+ Win32.Virut.ag Spyware + Win32.Spynet.a Trojans + Virtumonde.sci+ Virtumonde.sdn++ Win32.Agent.ddrv++ Win32.Agent.inc++ Win32.Agent.mscs++ Win32.Agent.phe++ Win32.Agent.syn++ Win32.Agent.tmp++ Win32.Agent.wer+ Win32.Ambler++ Win32.Autoit.xp++ Win32.Banker.pp+ Win32.CeeInject+ Win32.FakeAlert.ttam+ Win32.FraudPack+ Win32.Monderb.aqpu++ Win32.OnLineGames.breq++ Win32.OnLineGames.mfcu++ Win32.OnLineGames.mfew++ Win32.OnLineGames.usco++ Win32.OnLineGames.uvqe++ Win32.OnLineGames.uvwv++ Win32.Runouce.ch2+ Win32.ZBot+...

2010-03-17 Adware ++ Ulineguide Malware ++ Fraud.Antivirus7 ++ Fraud.CleanUpAntivirus ++ Fraud.ContentCleaner ++ Fraud.ErrorWiz ++ Fraud.MyComGuard + Fraud.MySecurityWall + Fraud.PCSecurity2009 ++ Fraud.PrivacyOn ++ Fraud.SmartSecurity + Fraud.Sysguard ++ Fraud.XPInternetSecurity2010 + Lop ++ Win32.Downloader.aafm + Win32.FraudLoad.edt Spyware + AdRotator + Win32.Spynet.a Trojans + Virtumonde.sci + Virtumonde.sdn ++ Win32.Agent.ddod ++ Win32.Agent.fla ++ Win32.Agent.shi + Win32.Allaple.ab + Win32.Ambler ++ Win32.AutoRun.fw ++ Win32.Banker.ju + Win32.Banload.up ++ Win32.Clicker.ad + Win32.FakeAlert.ttam + Win32.FraudPack ++ Win32.IRCBot.sys + Win32.Koobface + Win32.OnLineGames.down ++ Win32.OnLineGames.mfbh ++ Win32.OnLineGames.mfeg...

2010-03-10 Adware ++ CNNIC.Searchbar Dialer ++ Microflat Malware ++ Fraud.ControlManager ++ Fraud.DrGuard + Fraud.MalwareDefender2009 ++ Fraud.MySecurityWall + Fraud.PersonalSecurity ++ Fraud.PrivacyControl ++ Fraud.SpyTechSpyAgent ++ Fraud.WindowsAntivirus ++ Fraud.WindowsSecurityCenter ++ Fraud.XPMicroAntivirus ++ Win32.Agent.be + Win32.FraudLoad Security + Microsoft.Windows.RedirectedHosts Trojans + Fraud.avi + Virtumonde.sci + Virtumonde.sdn ++ Win32.Agent.exp ++ Win32.Agent.jar ++ Win32.Agent.wio ++ Win32.Agent.wss ++ Win32.AutoRun.wu ++ Win32.Banload.up ++ Win32.Clicker.afo ++ Win32.Clicker.nqe ++ Win32.FakeAV.cn + Win32.FraudLoad.edt + Win32.FraudPack + Win32.Koobface + Win32.OnLineGames.mffm ++ Win32.OnLineGames.uedm ++...

2010-03-03 Adware ++ WebPerform Malware + Fraud.AntivirusPro2010 + Fraud.VolcanoSecuritySuite + Lop ++ Municheventos + Win32.Bifrost + Win32.FraudLoad.edt ++ Win32.Philis Pups + Live-Player Security + Microsoft.Windows.RedirectedHosts Spyware + AdRotator + Win32.Spynet.a Trojans + Virtumonde.dll + Virtumonde.sci + Virtumonde.sdn ++ Win32.Agent.mpc + Win32.Agent.sys + Win32.Allaple.ab + Win32.Autorun.mbzt ++ Win32.OnLineGames.mfen ++ Win32.OnLineGames.mfes ++ Win32.OnLineGames.mffd + Win32.OnLineGames.mffm ++ Win32.OnLineGames.mfjj ++ Win32.OnLineGames.mfqj ++ Win32.OnLineGames.utza ++ Win32.OnLineGames.uvij ++ Win32.OnLineGames.uxkq + Win32.TDSS.vot + Win32.ZBot + Zlob.Downloader Total: 2128838 fingerprints in 801788 rules for...

2010-02-24 Adware + MeMedia.AdVantage++ YourSiteBar Malware ++ Fraud.AntimalwareDoctor++ Fraud.PCDefender++ Fraud.PersonalAntiMalwareCenter++ Fraud.SecureEssentials2010+ Fraud.Sysguard+ Lop+ Win32.Virut.ag Security + Microsoft.Windows.RedirectedHosts Spyware + Win32.Spynet.a Trojan ++ Bredolab.fb++ Fraud.avi+ Virtumonde.dll+ Virtumonde.sci+ Virtumonde.sdn++ Win32.Agent.nb+ Win32.Agent.xwr+ Win32.Autorun.mbzt+ Win32.Bifrost+ Win32.CeeInject+ Win32.FakeAlert.ttam++ Win32.OnLineGames.bkrn++ Win32.OnLineGames.uiwr++ Win32.OnLineGames.ussu++ Win32.Prolaco.p+ Win32.TDSS.reg+ Win32.TDSS.rtk++ Win32.vbs+ Win32.ZBot+ Win32.ZBot.rtk Total: 2111918 fingerprints in 796159 rules for 5250 products. More...

2010-02-17 Adware ++ DonkeyToolbar Malware + AdRotator + Fake.SpywareRemover ++ Fraud.AdvancedDefender ++ Fraud.GuardWWW + Fraud.MalwareDefense ++ Fraud.PaladinAntivirus ++ Fraud.SavePcAv ++ Fraud.SecurePcAv + Fraud.Sysguard + Fraud.SystemSecurity + Fraud.VolcanoSecuritySuite ++ Fraud.YourPCProtector + Lop + Mirar + Win32.FraudLoad + Win32.TDSS.reg PUPS ++ GameVance.PlaySushi + Live-Player Spyware ++ Win32.Spynet.a Trojan + Supsav.Smss32 + Virtumonde.dll + Virtumonde.sci + Virtumonde.sdn ++ Win32.Agent.ado ++ Win32.Agent.svv ++ Win32.Agent.wi + Win32.Agent.wu + Win32.Autorun.mbzt + Win32.FakeAlert.ttam ++ Win32.HareBot.a ++ Win32.OnLineGames.ujug ++ Win32.Rbot.wu ++ Win32.ScreenBlaze ++ Win32.Stinx.h + Win32.TDSS.rtk ++...

2010-02-10 Dialer + Coulomb Ltd.Content Access Plugin Malware ++ Fraud.AntimalwareDefender ++ Fraud.KasperskiyAntivir + Fraud.PCAntispyware2010 + Fraud.Sysguard + Fraud.XPAntivirus + Win32.FraudLoad.edt ++ Win32.Wace.a PUPS + Live-Player Trojans ++ FakeAlert.gx ++ FakeAlert.lv ++ FakeBill.UPS + Virtumonde.dll + Virtumonde.sci + Virtumonde.sdn ++ Win32.Joleee.egx + Win32.ZBot Worm + Win32.Allaple.ab + Win32.Socks.T Total: 1976598 fingerprints in 751278 rules for 5212 products. More...

2010-02-03 Dialer + eGroup.InstantAccess Malware + FakeAlert.gen ++ Fraud.MyPcSecure ++ Fraud.PcSecureNet ++ Fraud.PcsSecure + Fraud.WinPCDefender + Lop + SuperEasySearch + Win32.FraudLoad + Win32.FraudLoad.edt Trojan ++ FakeAlert.be + FakeAlert.BraveSentry ++ FakeAlert.is + Virtumonde.dll + Virtumonde.sci + Virtumonde.sdn + Win32.Agent.wu ++ Win32.DownloaderX.HAV + Win32.FakeAlert.ttam + Win32.FraudPack + Win32.TDSS.clt + Win32.Turkojan ++ Win32.Virut.ag + Win32.ZBot Worm + Win32.Allaple.ab Total: 1948083 fingerprints in 743598 rules for 5207 products. More...

2010-01-27 Keyloggers ++ Win32.Fung.hi Malware + ABetterInternet.Aurora++ Fraud.ApcSecure++ Fraud.ArmorDefender++ Fraud.DesktopSecurity2010++ Fraud.ProtectDefender++ Fraud.ProtectSoldier++ Fraud.WinSecurity360+ Smitfraud-C.+ Win32.FraudLoad+ Win32.Podnuha.rtk Trojans + Virtumonde.dll+ Virtumonde.sci+ Virtumonde.sdn++ Win32.Agent.cqf+ Win32.Agent.deot++ Win32.Agent.dnzl++ Win32.Agent.msg++ Win32.Allaple.a1+ Win32.Allaple.a2++ Win32.Aurora+ Win32.CeeInject+ Win32.FakeAlert.ttam+ Win32.Turkojan+ Win32.ZBot Total: 1919113 fingerprints in 734138 rules for 5193 products. More...

2010-01-20 Adware ++ Abox++ Win32.Webdir.c Malware + AdDestination++ BPS.PerformanceCenter+ Fraud.AntiMalwarePro+ Fraud.AntivirusPro2010++ Fraud.DefendAPc++ Fraud.GhostAntivirus+ Fraud.MalwareDefense++ Fraud.SysDefender+ Fraud.Sysguard+ Fraud.XPPoliceAntivirus+ Smitfraud-C.++ Win32.Agent.sw++ Win32.FakeAlert.ttam+ Win32.FraudLoad+ Win32.FraudLoad.edt Pups + MyFreezeToolbar Security + Microsoft.Windows.RedirectedHosts Trojan + Fraud.SystemSecurity+ Virtumonde.dll+ Virtumonde.sci+ Virtumonde.sdn+ Win32.Agent.alo++ Win32.Agent.deot++ Win32.Agent.sys++ Win32.Agent.Winsts+ Win32.Agent.ws++ Win32.Autorun.sd++ Win32.BHO.ttam++ Win32.CeeInject++ Win32.OnLineGames.mfaq++ Win32.Rbot.ws++ Win32.Sddrop.A+ Win32.TDSS.bae+ Win32.TDSS.reg+...

Updating the help file for 2.0, we created a list of browers currently supported (for immunization and restricted access shortcuts) by Spybot - Search & Destroy, which we want to share with you. Where we list product versions, those are the ones we tested against; other versions are likely to be supported as well if changes are not too big. Unlisted browsers that are clones of listed browsers are also likely to be supported (e.g. most IE based browsers and many Google Chrome variants use the same cache location and formats). Internet Explorer & clones Acoo Avant Internet Explorer (4.x, 5.x, 6.x, 7.x, 8.x) Lunascape (5.x, 6.x) Maxthon Mozilla based browsers Beonex Firebird (early versions of Firefox) Firefox (also...