Did You Know?

Viruses have become increasingly complex and virus infections involve more system elements than ever before. Symantec Security Response has developed tools to automatically conduct what would often amount to extensive and tedious manual removal tasks. If your system has become infected, click here to go to the Symantec Security Response's Removal Tools page
Or visit F-Secure.Com's Free Virus Removal Tools section at http://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/tools.shtml 

** Always remember to scan disks, CDs, email attachments, and while downloading files with your anti-virus software before you open them.

• Bagle

Download: http://www.f-secure.com/tools/f-bagle.zip 
 

• KlezTool

The Kleztool is the utility to eliminate several variants of Klez virus-worm infection and to disinfect files infected by Klez. The utility should be used together with F-Secure Anti-Virus as this tool doesn't disinfect Elkern.A and Elkern.B virus variants, that Klez.E and Klez.F worms drop. However the utility is able to disinfect files infected with Elkern.C virus that Klez.H worm drops.

Download: ftp://ftp.f-secure.com/anti-virus/tools/kleztool.zip
 

• Sasser

Sasser is an Internet worm spreading through the MS04-011 (LSASS) vulnerability.This vulnerability is caused by a buffer overrun in the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service, and will affect all machines that are:

- Running Windows XP or Windows 2000
- Haven't been patched against this vulnerability
- Are connected to the Internet without a firewall 

Download: ftp://ftp.f-secure.com/anti-virus/tools/f-sasser.exe 

You don't need to install any programs, just connect to the Internet and simply click whenever you want to clean your computer. It scans, disinfects and eliminates viruses from all parts of your system, hard disks, compressed files and all your e-mail. It incorporates a powerful heuristic system capable of detecting new or unknown viruses. It is updated at least once a day, so each scan will be able to detect even the latest viruses.

http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm

Or you can download AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition to install on your computer at http://free.grisoft.com/softw/70free/setup/avg71free_405a791.exe
 

Recommended Ad and Spyware Removel Tools

Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer. Spybot can also clean program and Web usage tracks from your system, which is especially useful if you share your computer with other users. Modules chosen for removal can be sent directly to the included file shredder, ensuring complete elimination from your system. And for advanced users, it allows you to fix Registry inconsistencies related to adware or malicious program installations. The handy online update feature ensures that Spybot always has the most current and complete listing of adware, dialers, and other uninvited system residents.

Download: http://download.com.com/3000-2144-10194058.html?tag=lst-0-1
 

 "Ad-aware does an excellent job of finding and removing most adware and spyware components. Ad-aware's good reputation is well justified. Overall, Ad-aware (Standard) should be part of your arsenal to keep your machine free of adware and spyware components."
Download.com Review of Ad-aware 

Download: http://www.planttel.net/software/aaw6.exe

Pop-Up Stopper FREE Edition
 

Surf with style with this free browser pop-up ad-blocking utility for Internet Explorer and Netscape. This program is completely free, and does not require registration to use or download. Click here to go to the instructions and download page. Note about MAC users: There is no free version for MAC. The only Panicware Pop-up stopper product available for MAC users is called Pop-up Zapper and costs $20.