Is Spyblaster working properly?

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Calv, Oct 1, 2004.

  1. Calv

    Calv Private E-2

    This may sound stupid question but am i right in saying that as i have installed Spyblaster i should'nt be getting spyware and adware stuff coming through now? I gather thats roughly what it does....stops it getting in rather than removing it right? I only ask this because when i run Spybot or AdAware scanner it always comes up with stuff for me to remove, and i just wondered if this was normal when Spyblaster is supposed to be stopping it getting in?

    Calv.
     
    Calv, Oct 1, 2004
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  2. MechGeek

    MechGeek Private First Class

    Spywareblaster is a very good tool to HELP keep spyware from being installed, but it isn't the end all be all. You still need to practice safe browsing practices and if you utilize ie contiue your Spybot and AdAware scans. Just my 2 cents worth.
     
    MechGeek, Oct 1, 2004
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  3. Calv

    Calv Private E-2

    Ok i'm doing that......thanks for the reply.

    Calv
     
    Calv, Oct 1, 2004
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  4. pegg

    pegg MajorGeek

    Are you up-to-date on everything in Spyware Blaster? You should have 3183 items in the database (it shows that number on the main screen when it starts up)
     
    pegg, Oct 1, 2004
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  5. Calv

    Calv Private E-2

    Yep it needed updating .....many thanks.

    Calv
     
    Calv, Oct 1, 2004
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  6. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    My canned speech you may find useful:

    Make sure you get your system protected from reoccurrence of issues like this. Here are some simple steps you can take to reduce the chance of infection in the future. I strongly encourage you to do them all.

    1. Visit Windows Update:
    Make sure that you have all the Critical Updates recommended for your operating system and IE. The first defense against infection is a properly
    patched OS.
    a. Windows Update: http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp
    Do this at least once a month.
    b. Never add any site to your Trusted Sites Zone.

    2) Anti Virus: make sure you have one and keep it updated. Here are some good free ones:
    http://majorgeeks.com/download1968.html Avast
    http://majorgeeks.com/download886.html AVG
    The top two hands down. Better than Norton or McAfee!
    Only run ONE AV!

    3) Firewall: if you don't have one get one of these below. The last two are free versions:
    Don't care if your on dial up or High Speed....you must have a firewall
    http://majorgeeks.com/download738.html Kerio Personal Firewall
    http://majorgeeks.com/download3356.html Sygate Personal Firewall Free
    http://www.majorgeeks.com/download388.html ZoneAlarmFree

    4) Get a Temp File/Cookies/index.dat cleaner
    http://majorgeeks.com/download4191.html CCleaner (Crap Cleaner)

    5) SpyWare Prevention (These prevent, they are not scanners. Scanners are listed later.)
    http://majorgeeks.com/download2859.html SpyWare Blaster
    http://majorgeeks.com/download3045.html SpyWare Guard

    6) SpyWare Scanners/Removers
    http://majorgeeks.com/download2471.html SpyBot (Use the Immunize feature. I don't activate the TeaTimer)
    http://majorgeeks.com/download506.html Ad-aware SE
    http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4283.html VX2 Cleaner Plug-In for Ad-Aware

    Also, look into replacing Microsoft Java with Sun Java and also use Mozilla FireFox in place of Internet Explorer.
     
    chaslang, Oct 1, 2004
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