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2009-09-23 Hijacker + CoolWWWSearch.OleHelp Malware ++ Fraud.OmegaAntiVir+ Fraud.PCAntispyware2010++ Fraud.PersonalGuard2009++ Fraud.PrivacyCommander++ Fraud.ProofDefender2009++ Fraud.SafeKeeper++ Fraud.SafetyKeeper++ Fraud.SoftSafeness++ Fraud.SystemBooster2009+ Fraud.SystemSecurity++ Fraud.TrustWarrior++ Fraud.WinProtector++ Win32.Agent.anh+ Win32.FraudLoad+ Win32.FraudLoad.edt+ Worldsecurityonline.FakeAlert PUPS ++ Win32.MSNPass.b Spyware + AdRotator+ Alexa Trojan ++ Ertfor.bho++ NNC.MGRS+ Vario.AntiVirus+ Virtumonde.sci+ Virtumonde.sdn++ Win32.Agent.bf++ Win32.Agent.kg++ Win32.Agent.ns++ Win32.Agent.wl++ Win32.Agent.wlg+ Win32.Agent.ws+ Win32.Agent.xwr+ Win32.AutoRun.ww+ Win32.Fakealert.ttam++ Win32.Games.ubha++ Win32.Ikmet.j+...

2009-09-16 Malware ++ Fraud.QuickHealCleaner++ Fraud.UltimateSystemGuard++ Fraud.WindowsGuardPro+ Fraud.XPAntivirus Trojan ++ RootMax.x86.azds+ Virtumonde.sci+ Virtumonde.sdn++ Win32.Agent.spi+ Win32.TDSS.rtk Total: 1872017 fingerprints in 542608 rules for 4897 products. More...

2009-09-09 Adware ++ M.R.Advertising + SmartShopper ++ Startline + SurfAccuracy ++ ThunderAdvise Dialer ++ AdultContent Malware ++ Fraud.ANGAntivirus2009 + Fraud.AntivirusPlus ++ Fraud.AntivirusPlus2009 ++ Fraud.HDriveSweeper ++ Fraud.IE-Security ++ Fraud.MySupervisor ++ Fraud.PrivacyComponents ++ Fraud.PrivacyGuardPro ++ Fraud.SysAntivirus2009 ++ Fraud.SystemCop + Fraud.SystemGuard2009 ++ Fraud.SystemGuardCenter ++ Fraud.SystemTuner ++ Fraud.TotalDefender + Fraud.TotalSecurity ++ Fraud.TrustNinja + Fraud.VirusDoctor + Fraud.VirusRemover2009 ++ Fraud.Win-Antivirus + Fraud.WinCleaner ++ Fraud.WindowsPolicePro ++ Fraud.XpyBurner + Lop + SurfSideKick + TotalProtect2009 PUPS ++ FastBrowserSearchToolbar ++ Pandobar Trojan ++ Haxdoor-m +...

2009-09-02 Adware + Ask.MyGlobalSearch++ Attune.HelpExpress+ CouponBar Malware + Fraud.AdvancedVirusRemover++ Fraud.AntiSpywarePro2009++ Fraud.AntivirusAgentPro+ Fraud.AntivirusPro++ Fraud.BlockDefense++ Fraud.ComputerDefender2009++ Fraud.FileFixProfessional+ Fraud.GeneralAntivirus++ Fraud.Pantispyware2009+ Fraud.PCAntispyware2010+ Fraud.PersonalAntivirus++ Fraud.SafeDefense++ Fraud.SafetyCenter++ Fraud.SaveKeep++ Fraud.SaveSoldier++ Fraud.SmartVirusEliminator++ Fraud.SpywareFighter++ Fraud.SystemProtector++ Fraud.TotalSecurity++ Fraud.VirusAlarm++ Fraud.VirusSweeper+ Fraud.XPAntivirus+ Lop+ Virantix++ Win32.Agent.hqa+ Win32.FraudLoad.edt++ Win32.FraudLoad.ffp+ Win32.VB.oz Trojan + Virtumonde.sci+ Virtumonde.sdn++ Win32.Agent.la++...

2009-08-26 Adware ++ SuperJuan + Zango Dialer ++ HotVideo + DoubleD Malware + Win32.FraudLoad.edt + Fraud.AdvancedVirusRemover ++ Fraud.MalwareDoctor + Fraud.PersonalDefender + Fraud.SpywareGuard2008 + Fraud.Sysguard ++ Fraud.WindowsProtectionSuite + Mirar ++ MraSearch PUPS + MyWay.MyWebSearch Trojans + Virtumonde.Dll + Virtumonde.sci + Virtumonde.sdn + Win32.Agent.gpr ++ Win32.Agent.mut ++ Win32.Agent.sg ++ Win32.Buzus.busv + Win32.Fakealert.ttam + Win32.TDSS.clt + Win32.TDSS.gen + Win32.TDSS.reg + Win32.TDSS.rtk + Win32.ZBot ++ Win32.Zirit.lay Total: 1452041 fingerprints in 505807 rules for 4833 products. More...

2009-08-19 Adware ++ FAVORIT-NETWORK Dialer + eGroup.InstantAccess Malware + ExtraAntivir++ Fraud.AdvancedVirusRemover++ Fraud.AdvansedSpywareDetect++ Fraud.AntiSpyProtector2009++ Fraud.AntivirusBest++ Fraud.CoreGuardAntivirus2009++ Fraud.FastAntivirus2009++ Fraud.HomeAntivirus2009++ Fraud.MalwareCatcher2009++ Fraud.PCAntiMalware++ Fraud.PCAntispyware2010++ Fraud.PCPrivacyDefender+ Fraud.ProtectionSystem++ Fraud.Unvirex+ Fraud.VirusDoctor++ Fraud.VirusRemovalProfessional++ Fraud.VirusShield2009+ Fraud.WiniblueSoftware++ Fraud.WiniShield++ Fraud.WinOptimizer+ Fraud.XPAntivirus+ Smitfraud-C.+ Win32.FraudLoad.edt+ Win32.Koobface++ Win32.Sober.P PUPS + GameVance Trojans ++ Alcra+ Virtumonde.sci+ Virtumonde.sdn++ Win32.Agent.d+...

2009-08-12 Malware + Fraud.AntivirusPro Spyware + EBlaster Trojans + BraveSentry+ eGroup.InstantAccess+ Win32.Agent.fbx+ Win32.Banload.aghb+ Win32.FraudLoad.edt+ Win32.OnLineGames.ubha+ Virtumonde.sdn+ Virtumonde.sci+ Win32.Seneka.rtk+ Win32.TDSS.rtk+ Win32.TDSS.reg+ Win32.TDSS.gen+ Win32.TDSS.blk+ Win32.ZBot Total: 1431193 fingerprints in 496900 rules for 4802 products. More...

2009-08-05 Dialer + eGroup.InstantAccess Hijacker + W3adv Malware + BugDoctor ++ Fraud.AntiMalwareSuite + Fraud.AntivirusPlus + Fraud.AntivirusXP ++ Fraud.AVCare ++ Fraud.BadwareProtector ++ Fraud.BarracudaAntivirus ++ Fraud.HomeAntivirus2010 ++ Fraud.PCSecurity2009 ++ Fraud.ProtectionSystem ++ Fraud.SecurityMechanic ++ Fraud.SmartDefenderPro ++ Fraud.SmartProtector + Fraud.SystemGuard2009 + Fraud.SystemSecurity ++ Fraud.USAntispy + Smitfraud-C. ++ Win32.Agent.sim + Win32.FraudLoad.edt + Winsoftware.WinAntiVirusPro2007 PUPS + GameVance + MyWay.MyWebSearch Trojan + KillAV + Win32.Agent.fbx ++ Win32.Agent.sc ++ Win32.Agent.wndm ++ Win32.Clicker.lc ++ Win32.Fakealert.ttam + Win32.Joleee.K ++ Win32.Monopod + Win32.Podnuha.rtk ++...

2009-07-29 Malware + Fraud.SystemGuard2009+ Smitfraud-C.+ WareOut++ Win32.Agent.aal++ Win32.Banload.ciho PUPS ++ DoubleD Trojans ++ Exploit.MS08067.gen++ PWS.Gamemania.gen+ Virtumonde.sci+ Virtumonde.sdn+ Webshow++ Win32.Agent.abqe++ Win32.Agent.tdd++ Win32.AutoRun.ww++ Win32.Banker.ss++ Win32.Banload.ciho++ Win32.Prorat.jz+ Win32.TDSS.clt+ Win32.TDSS.gen+ Win32.TDSS.or+ Win32.TDSS.reg+ Win32.TDSS.rtk++ Win32.Udr.gen+ Zlob.Downloader.apl+ Zlob.Downloader.bs Total: 1414855 fingerprints in 489974 rules for 4774 products. More...

2009-07-22 Keylogger + KGBKeylogger.REFOG Malware + BPSSpywareStriker+ Fraud.PersonalAntivirus+ Smitfraud-C.+ Smitfraud-C.generic++ Win32.Agent.aya+ Win32.Agent.ieu++ Win32.Agent.na+ Win32.Banker+ Win32.FraudLoad+ Win32.FraudLoad.edt++ Win32.Rbot.seh+ Win32.Renos+ ZenoSearch PUPS + MyWay.MyWebSearch+ Zango Trojans + Win32.TDSS.pe+ Win32.TDSS.rtk+ Win32.Podnuha.rtk++ Win32.Agent.pdl++ Win32.Agent.pql++ Win32.Agent.kna++ Win32.Agent.EDZG+ Virtumonde.Dll+ Virtumonde.sci+ Virtumonde.sdn Worms + Win32.Koobface Total: 1469502 fingerprints in 506102 rules for 4767 products. More...

2009-07-15 Adware ++ Need2Find + RXToolbar Keyloggers + ActualSpy + Ardamax Dialer ++ EroDial Malware ++ Win32.Agent.na ++ Win32.Agent.pql + Win32.Banker + Win32.FraudLoad + Fraud.PersonalAntivirus + Fraud.Sysguard ++ Fraud.UltimateDefender ++ Fraud.WiniblueSoftware ++ Fraud.WiniFighter + Fraud.XPDeluxeProtector + Smitfraud-C. ++ Win32.Rbot.seh + Win32.Renos + WinWebSecurity PUPS + Hotbar + MyWay.MyWebSearch ++ Turkojan Trojans + PurityScan + Virtumonde.sci + Virtumonde.sdn + Win32.Agent.h + Win32.Agent.qt ++ Win32.Agent.ws ++ Win32.Dursg + Win32.FraudLoad.pd + Win32.Iksmas.ai + Win32.IRCBOT.cmn ++ Win32.Kolabc.ezg + Win32.Koobface ++ Win32.LDPinch.m ++ Win32.Monderb.aqpu ++ Win32.Podnuha.rtk + Win32.Rbot.fx + Win32.Small.azl ++...

2009-07-08 Hijackers + CnsMin Keyloggers + Win32.GhostKeyLogger.c Malware + Fraud.MalwareDefender2009 + Fraud.Sysguard + Fraud.SystemGuard2009 + Fraud.XPDeluxeProtector + Mirar + Smitfraud-C. + Win32.Agent.ieu + Win32.Agent.oyo + Win32.FraudLoad + Win32.Virut.mtt Pups + MyWay.MyWebSearch Spyware + Marketscore.RelevantKnowledge Trojan + Hupigon + Win32.Adload.jm + Win32.Agent.amwr + Win32.Agent.as + Win32.Agent.gpr + Win32.Agent.kds + Win32.Agent.MSO + Win32.Ertfor + Win32.Knock.it + Win32.Koobface + Win32.TDSS.clt + Win32.TDSS.gen + Win32.TDSS.reg + Win32.TDSS.rtk + Win32.VB.iin + Win32.ZBot Total: 1446905 fingerprints in 493864 rules for 4747 products. More...

2009-07-08 Hijackers + CnsMin Keyloggers + Win32.GhostKeyLogger.c Malware + Fraud.MalwareDefender2009+ Fraud.Sysguard+ Fraud.SystemGuard2009+ Fraud.XPDeluxeProtector+ Mirar+ Smitfraud-C.+ Win32.Agent.ieu+ Win32.Agent.oyo+ Win32.FraudLoad + Win32.Virut.mtt Pups + MyWay.MyWebSearch Spyware + Marketscore.RelevantKnowledge Trojan + Hupigon+ Win32.Adload.jm+ Win32.Agent.amwr+ Win32.Agent.as+ Win32.Agent.gpr+ Win32.Agent.kds+ Win32.Agent.MSO+ Win32.Ertfor+ Win32.Knock.it+ Win32.Koobface+ Win32.TDSS.clt+ Win32.TDSS.gen+ Win32.TDSS.reg+ Win32.TDSS.rtk+ Win32.VB.iin+ Win32.ZBot Total: 1446905 fingerprints in 493864 rules for 4747 products. More...

2009-07-01 Keylogger + SCKeylogger Malware + Mirar + Win32.FraudLoad.edt ++ Win32.Perlovga.a PUPS + GameVance + OriginalSolitaire Trojan + Win32.Agent.ext + Win32.Agent.fbx ++ Win32.AutoRun.wqh ++ Win32.Buzus.aspx ++ Win32.Dontovo + Win32.FraudLoad.pd + Win32.Seneka.rtk + Win32.TDSS.clt + Win32.TDSS.dt ++ Win32.TDSS.reg + Win32.TDSS.rtk + Win32.ZBot Total: 1436805 fingerprints in 491598 rules for 4715 products. More...

2009-06-24 Hijacker ++ Win32.AdAgent.q Malware + AdDestination ++ Fraud.AdwareProfessional + Fraud.AntivirusPlus + Fraud.AVAntiSpyware + Fraud.MSAntispyware2009 + Fraud.SystemGuard2009 + Kalmarte ++ Win32.Agent.Bbzv ++ Win32.Agent.fkb ++ Win32.Agent.uek + Win32.FraudLoad.edt + Worldsecurityonline.FakeAlert Trojan + Virtumonde.sci + Virtumonde.sdn ++ Win32.Agent.atta ++ Win32.Agent.cfnb + Win32.BHO.sx ++ Win32.BHO.ulc + Win32.Delf.uv + Win32.FraudLoad ++ Win32.IRCBot.kow ++ Win32.LoadAdv.ABA ++ Win32.SharaQQ.30 + Win32.TDSS.clt ++ Win32.Vbinder.k + Win32.VB.ksl ++ Win32.XShadow.b + Win32.ZBot Total: 1435417 fingerprints in 491152 rules for 4706 products. More...

Various reports from the Internet and from our own testing seem to indicate that there is a problem between Internet Explorer 8 and the immunization feature of Spybot - Search & Destroy causing a slow startup of IE 8. Seeing all those different opinions floating around, we want to clarify what the Immunization feature does. It is one level of our protection that does protect you even if Spybot-S&D is completely shut down. This is possible by using the browsers own lists for blocked sites, by filling them with a huge list of bad sites known to us. And Internet Explorer, starting with version 8, seems to have problems with huge amounts of sites added there. Critics say that this kind of protection is not that good because recent...

Various reports from the Internet and from our own testing seem to indicate that there is a problem between Internet Explorer 8 and the immunization feature of Spybot - Search & Destroy causing a slow startup of IE 8. Seeing all those different opinions floating around, we want to clarify what the Immunization feature does. It is one level of our protection that does protect you even if Spybot-S&D is completely shut down. This is possible by using the browsers own lists for blocked sites, by filling them with a huge list of bad sites known to us. And Internet Explorer, starting with version 8, seems to have problems with huge amounts of sites added there. Critics say that this kind of protection is not that good because recent malware...

2009-06-17 Keylogger + InvisibleKeyLogger97 Malware + AdDestination+ Fraud.AntivirusDoktor+ Fraud.AntivirusPlus+ Fraud.MalwareDefender2009+ Fraud.MSAntispyware2009+ Fraud.PCCenter+ Fraud.PersonalAntivirus+ Fraud.ProAntispyware2009+ Fraud.Sysguard+ Fraud.SystemGuard2009+ MalwareProtector2008 PUPS + DAEMONToolsPro.Crack Trojans + Virtumonde.sci+ Virtumonde.sdn+ Win32.Agent.jjv+ Win32.FraudLoad.ie+ Win32.Hidrag.a+ Win32.Rbot.gen+ Win32.TDSS.pe+ Win32.TDSS.rtk+ Win32.VB.mqz+ Win32.ZBot Total: 1433053 fingerprints in 490325 rules for 4696 products. More...

Various reports from the Internet and from our own testing seem to indicate that there is a problem between Internet Explorer 8 and the immunization feature of Spybot - Search & Destroy causing a slow startup of IE 8. Seeing all those different opinions floating around, we want to clarify what the Immunization feature does. It is one level of our protection that does protect you even if Spybot-S&D is completely shut down. This is possible by using the browsers own lists for blocked sites, by filling them with a huge list of bad sites known to us. And Internet Explorer, starting with version 8, seems to have problems with huge amounts of sites added there. Critics say that this kind of protection is not that good because recent malware...

2009-06-10 Hijacker ++ Win32.AutoRun.voa Keylogger + HellzLittleSpy Malware + Fraud.AntivirusPlus+ Fraud.MSAntispyware2009+ Fraud.WinPCDefender+ Win32.Agent.pn+ Win32.OnLineGames.bklm+ WinWebSecurity Trojans + Virtumonde.sci+ Virtumonde.sdn++ Win32.Delf.ma++ Win32.Delf.pii++ Win32.FraudLoad.pd+ Win32.Rootkit.gen+ Win32.TDSS.rtk Total: 1423725 fingerprints in 486472 rules for 4688 products. More...