Windows Security - Virus, Trojan, Spyware and Adware

Windows Security - Virus, Trojan, Spyware and Adware

This free book is a collection of tutorial notes written by the author while he was dealing with security issues with Microsoft Windows systems. Key topics include anti-virus tools, virus and trojan removal techniques, security issues with browser add-on applications.

Table of Contents
About This Windows Security Book
Spyware Adware Detection and Removal
What Is Spyware?
"HijackThis" - Spyware and Browser Hijacker Detector
"HijackThis" Report Entry Types
Spyware: WebBar - htwtb.bin and bar.dll
Spyware: SurfBuddy - sbuddy.dll
Spyware: WebSpecials - webspec.dll
Spyware: DSSAgent - DSSAgent.exe
Transponder: Best Offer - farmmext.exe
Spyware: dinst.exe - dsr.dll
IE Addon Program Listing and Removal
What Is an IE Addon?
Removing deSrcAs.dll - MyWay Search Assistant
Removing Google Desktop Icon - GoogleDesktop.exe
Removing IE Default Search Settings
Removing Google Toolbar
Removing SunJavaUpdateSched - jusched.exe
WinAntiVirusPRO 2006 Faked Security Popup
WinFixer 2006 Faked Security Popup
Disabling IE Addons to Stop WinFixer Faked Security Popups
Removing Yahoo! IE Services Button - yiesrvc.dll
Removing MySearch Toolbar - S4BAR.DLL
Removing NetZero Toolbar - Toolbar.dll
Removing Windows Messenger Extra Button
Vundo (VirtuMonde/VirtuMundo) - vtsts.dll Removal
What Is Trojan Vundo?
Partial Removal of Trojan Vundo
Detecting Trojan Vundo with McAfee VirusScan
McAfee VirusScan and
Instructions on Full Removal of Trojan Vundo
Removing xxxxxxxx.dll Files Generated by Vundo
What Is Vundo Related vtsts.dll?
Finding and Removing vtsts.dll Manually
Removing Trojan Vundo with FixVundo.exe from Symantec
Removing Trojan Vundo with VundoFix.exe from Atribune.org
Trojan and Malware "Puper" Description and Removal
What Is Trojan Puper?
Trojan and Malware "Puper" Removal
VSToolbar (VSAdd-in.dll) - Description and Removal
What Is VSToolbar (VSAdd-in.dll)?
Removing VSToolbar (VSAdd-in.dll)
Anti-Virus Tool - McAfee VirusScan Enterprise
What Is McAfee VirusScan Enterprise?
VirusScan Enterprise 8.5.0i Services
VirusScan Enterprise Startup Programs
VirusScan Enterprise 8.5.0i Log Files
OnAccessScanLog.txt Log File
EngQQ2005Formal.exe and Adware Trojan
Running VirusScan On-Demand Scan
Spybot - Spyware Blocker, Detection and Removal
Downloading and Installing Spybot 1.4
On-Demand Scanning of SpyWare Infections
What Is AdRevolver Tracking Cookie
Removing Reported Tracking Cookies
Deleting Cookies Stored in Firefox
Deleting Cookies Stored in IE
Deleting MyWay MySearch Registry Key
Enabling IE Browser Helper SDHelper.dll
Downloading and Installing Spybot 1.6
PWS (Password Stealer) Trojan Infection Removal
What Is PWS (Password Stealer) Trojan?
JS/Downloader.gen - JavaScript Downloader Malware
PWS-Mmorpg.gen - A Password Stealer Trojan
heb.exe - The Trojan Installer Program
.exe and .dll Files Installed by the Trojan
my.exe - A Second PWS Trojan Infection
.exe and .dll Files of the Second Trojan
Explorer.EXE Trying to Install a Trojan
AccessProtectionLog.txt Log File Records
ATF-Cleaner.exe - Temporary File Remover
Trajon Files Left in the System Folder
Removing PWS Trojan Files
Removing PWS Trojan Startup Entries
Command Processor AutoRun - Registry Value
UserInit - Winlogon Registry Key
js.users.51.la - hosts File Entries
Image File Execution Options - Registry Key
regedit.exe Not Working
Glossary of Terms
References
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