I just uploaded the Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 Detection and Removal review. Spybot’s performance was average (as I expected). It removed almost every Rogue Anti-Malware application and zlob (fake alert) however left a lot of adware activley running (as displayed by the multiple popunders from popunder.multi-pop.com).
I still like Spybot for 1 reason: Browser Immunization – it’s a nice free feature…sorta reminds me of Spyware Blaster…
…but…If you’re looking for a free Anti-Spyware application for detection and removal I’d just stick with SAS and MBAM.
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Free application offering real time protection and other prevention features, not bad actually. Atleast the efforts of the developer/s need to be appreciated
But like Matt said, it’s probably fine for a 2nd option.
I think if your main suite is strong/reliable, you would probably be fine.
And… yeah i think the interface needs an upgrade
This program’s interface needs to be simplified and upgraded. An old look does not mean an old program, however.
For mrizos (sorry, I do not know your name):
Did you know ESET has a v4.0 NOD32 and ESS out? I do not know if you need a code to update the beta, but if you should need one, I will gladly give you one. (But let me know if it does not work!) http://www.eset.eu/download/beta
autoruns, before and after log??? or what did you have in mind?
when you test a mediocer app, do a fast scan with both MBAM and SAS as the last thing you do
generell: it would be nice to se what/if/how the realtime protection works when you click on malware file
I thought you were going to test
“Agnitum Outpost Security Suite 2009″ after you are going to Finish SuperAntiSpyware Pro Nov Test 2
http://remove-malware.com/anti-malware-reviews/2-new-videos-for-this-week/
Spybot just can’t keep up with SAS and MBAM
Nice review
I guess Matt’s wish came true: http://forums.spybot.info/album.php?albumid=1
(Spybot Search & Destory 2.0 Screen Shots).
Josh
@3xist – OMG…funny timing on that one huh?!
Thats great, thanx for the link 3xist!
Many user think that adding GUI features is useless and serves no purpose, but i think it helps in many ways.
The applications looks up to date, more professional, can help the UI look simpler or easy to understand.. etc
And if graphic enhancement helps product functionality then.. thats greaT!
Hi MATT
Do you belive this app is a rouge? I personally think it is.
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Since you can’t find any history about the site/company!
And it kind of looks a bit rouge….
http://www.malwareguard.com/firewall.html
DO NOT DOWNLOAD UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DOING!!!
@Johan – it looks like it, but I don’t see any evidence yet.
^ classified by Kaspersky as not-a-virus:FraudTool.Win32.BPSSpywareRemover.s
Probably from BPS, they make a lot of junk stuff, like a lot of almost-rogue applications
btw something interesting…
a lot of these rogues, may be most… always have these fancy graphics hahaha and im sure that is one reason why people fall for these applications. Probably for the below average user, a ‘beautiful’ interface means an efficient software. And the GUI is the FIRST interaction that an application makes with a user.
May be its a tip for those genuine and very efficient security products.. ‘Guys.. spend some time on your product interface too’
I looked at that site johan posted, web of trust says it’s a bad site… a roque program
I KNEW IT!!! HAHA
Well i agree that the graphic looks quite fancy.
And yes that’s what most people are looking at in the first place, Unfortunately!
@Adel – yeah, I have to really agree here. If you see a security site with a TON of flash you can bet it’s a rogue antivirus vendor (errrmmm…I mean thief).
i really dont have a comment but wondering if you can help me with my computer.i think it has a virus or malware as prevents me from connecting to internet at all.my computer is a dell inspiron. my colleague has tried to reformat it but he said the CD is not being read by the computer. i dont know what i can do anymore.please help.
@lilibeth
Try Malwarebytes with a quick scan. If that doesn’t work try superantispyware, both are free from download.com. Then download Avira Antivir free to avoid getting anymore viruses. That is also available for free on download.com. Good Luck!