Last updated: 28 Mar 2012
added TDSS Killer
TDSS Killer
Power Tools listing below...
Bootable Rescue CD's listing below...
Free
Online Independent Malware Scans
Try
a couple of these free, online scanners to see if anything has slipped
by your protection (most require that you use Internet Explorer):
(Be
advised that some of these scanners will pickup things in "quarantine"
from other anti-virus programs - so review the results carefully
Having difficulty with running the scans using IE9? - some scans are being updated by the manufacturer
http://housecall.trendmicro.com
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml
http://onlinescan.avast.com/
http://ca.com/us/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/ -
thanks to Tehsplink! added 17 Feb 09
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/ -
thanks to Tehsplink! added 17 Feb 09
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner - Scan Only, no removal
http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/solutions/activescan/ - Scan Only, no removal
If you find that you're infected (or the scan doesn't
complete or closes unexpectedly), post in the malware/security forum
If you're not infected, post back in the original location and we'll
try some more stuff.
TDSS Killer: http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208283363
Be
very, very careful with this. The TDSS rootkit infects the
partition table - so even a full format won't remove it. When
using a tool like TDSS Killer a very real possibility exists that the
system may not be able to boot afterwards. If unsure, ask for
additional advice about using this tool. FYI - I am not a malware
removal expert, so I don't presume to be able to offer malware removal
advice. I'm experienced enough that I can offer advice for
recovering from a damaged partition table that won't let your system
boot.
Power Tools:
BE VERY, VERY CAREFUL!!! These tools can hose your system if used too aggressively!!!
Set a System Restore Point before using!!!
- Norton Power Eraser (requires internet access to operate): http://security.symantec.com/nbrt/npe.aspx?
- Microsoft Safety Scanner (haven't used this myself): http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
- Comodo Cleaning Essentials (has "KillSwitch" - a Process Explorer w/whitelist for processes): http://www.comodo.com/business-security/network-protection/cleaning_essentials.php
Rescue CD's:
BitDefender Rescue CD: http://download.bitdefender.com/rescue_cd/
Avira AntiVir Rescue System: http://www.avira.com/en/support-download-avira-antivir-rescue-system
F-Secure Rescue CD 3.00: http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA-Labs/security-threats/tools/rescue-cd
Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10: http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208282173
Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper BETA: http://connect.microsoft.com/systemsweeper
AVG Rescue CD: http://www.avg.com/us-en/avg-rescue-cd
Panda Rescue CD: http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/downloads/docs/product/help/is/2010/en/241.htm
Panda SafeCD: http://research.pandasecurity.com/panda-safecd-4-4-3-0/
GData BootCD: https://www.gdatasoftware.com/support/main-subjects/upgrade-service/download.html
Dr.Web LiveCD: ftp://ftp.drweb.com/pub/drweb/livecd/
TrendMicro Rescue CD: http://www.trendsecure.com/Info/Rescue_Disk/html/download.html
PCTools Alternate Operating System Scanner: http://www.pctools.com/aoss/details/
Emsisoft Emergency USB Stick (A Squared): http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/stick/
Trinity Rescue Kit (contains: ClamAV, AVG, F-Prot, BitDefender): http://trinityhome.org/Home/index.php?wpid=1&front_id=12
Shardana Antivirus Rescue Disc Utility (Shardu)(contains: Avira AntiVir Rescue
System, BitDefender Antivirus Rescue CD, Dr. Web Live DC, F-Secure
Antivirus Rescue, GData Rescue CD, Kaspersky KAV RescueCD, Panda Safe
CD): http://www.sarducd.it/downloads.html
List of 13 rescue disks: http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2008/12/11/13-antivirus-rescue-cds-software-compared-in-search-for-the-best-rescue-disk/
Contains reviews of these 14 products from 04Dec2008:
Avira Rescue System v3.4.4
BitDefender Rescue CD v2
Dr.Web LiveCD v4.44
F-Secure Rescue CD v3
Kaspersky Rescue CD v8.8.1.18
* Norton Recovery Tool (requires Norton product key)
* VBA Rescue v3.12
Panda Safe CD
* PC Tools Alternate Operating System Scan
* Quick Heal Native Boot Scan
? avast! BART CD v2.0
* Rising AntiVirus Software for Linux
G DATA AntiVirus BootCD
* AVG Rescue CD (shareware w/subscription)
* = not included in my listings above
? = uncertain if included in my listings above
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