How useful are online scanners?

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by terry97z, Feb 6, 2011.

  1. terry97z

    terry97z Private E-2

    Should they be used primarily if you think you already might be infected,
    or are regular scans advisable?

    Any one of these stand out:

    Windows Live safety scanner
    Kaspersky
    Trendmicro
    BitDefender
    ESET.
     
    terry97z, Feb 6, 2011
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  2. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Online scans can be very useful, depending on the issues. We use eSets online scan when we suspect a ramnit infection. But we recommend that you use MBAM and SAS on a regular basis.

    You can read this:
    How to Protect yourself from malware!
     
    TimW, Feb 6, 2011
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  3. terry97z

    terry97z Private E-2

    Thanks. I'll scan with those two (MBAM and SAS) and leave the others alone for now.

    Also, what do you think of scanning occasionally with Kaspersky's TDSS Killer or their Virus Removal Tool?

    Very helpful. Thanks again.
     
    terry97z, Feb 6, 2011
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  4. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    TDSSJiller will find MBR infections. These are generally associated with internet redirects. So unless you are being redirected, there should be no need to run it. Plus, there are other causes for redirects that do not involve an MBR infection.

    Your best bet is to regularly scan with MBAM and SAS and be sure to keep them updated. ;)
     
    TimW, Feb 6, 2011
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