Anti-Malware Utilities

Issue / Question
These are free utilities designed to prevent, identify, and remove malicious malware on computing devices.
  • What prevents viruses and malware?
  • How do I stop malware on my computer?
  • What is free anti-malware?
Environment
  • Audience Affected
    • Faculty
    • Staff
    • Students
Resolution
Anti-Malware/Spyware Utilities
Note: All of these are free and can be found by searching for them on Download.com, Softpedia, or at their site below.
Note: ISU Does NOT have a site license for Malwarebytes - remove it whenever you find it.
Note: ISU Does NOT have a site license for Spybot - remove it when you see it.
    • Makes the scan faster by cleaning out system and browser temporary files by removing files that would normally be scanned during a full malware scan.
    • Can also clean the registry of unneeded or corrupt registry keys and has tools for uninstalling software. 
    • Note: Do not leave CCLEANER installed on customer's computers
    •  Scanner that offers a free-to-use version.
    • Offers several repair utilities, mostly supposed to fix issues caused by spyware
    • These include tools to reset URL prefixes, reset Windows clock time display, repair broken Network Connections, remove or reset Windows desktop wallpaper, and many others.
Rootkit Tools
    • An anti-rootkit scanner that searches your computer for Rootkits that infect the Master Boot Record of your computer.
    • This includes the TDL4/3, MBRoot (Sinowal), and Whistler rootkits.
    • For this program to work properly, it must first download the Avast virus definitions, so an active Internet connection is needed before using it.
    • ​​​​​​An anti-rootkit scanner that searches your computer for Rootkits and then allows you to attempt to remove them.
    • A utility designed to remove the TDSS rootkit.
    • This rootkit is known under other names such as Rootkit.Win32.TDSS, Tidserv, TDSServ, and Alureon.
    • Also, attempts to remove other rootkits such as the ZeroAccess or ZeroAccess rootkit if it is detected.
Linux-based Live Anti-virus/Rescue CD
File Association Fixes
  1. These are .reg files that restore the default file association in Windows.
  2. Useful when malware changes the default file association (such as .exe executable files), allowing the malware to relaunch every time that file association is used.
  3. File associations are OS-specific.
  4. Only apply the file association fixes if it applies to the version of Windows you are executing it on.
  5. They are located on HDSS at Malware Tools > FAF. 
Additional Tools
Note: The following should only be downloaded from Bleeping Computer
    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​It ends malicious processes but does not remove the malware.
    • Run this program to end malicious processes disabling you from running anti-virus software.
    • The software has different file extensions (.scr .exe .com) if malware has disabled specific file extensions from executing.
    • Freeware utility that scans your PC deeply for spyware and malware, especially in combinations.
    • It's a powerful tool that can remove stubborn infections and delete files you need if you let it, so inexperienced users who run Combofix without expert guidance do so at their own risk.
    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​A program that searches for and deletes Adware, Toolbars, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP), and browser Hijackers/
    • Easily remove many of these programs for a better user experience on your computer and while browsing the web.
    • The types of programs that AdwCleaner targets are typically bundled with free programs you download from the web. 
    • Note: Do not leave ADWCLEANER installed on customer's computers.​​​​​​​

Details

Article ID: 79177
Created
Fri 5/24/19 6:17 PM
Modified
Sat 12/16/23 9:15 PM