Can you ever have enough security? We often wonder after being told what our users have installed. It’s not unknown for people to have a full security suite alongside a second on-demand scanner...
https://www.softwarecrew.com/2019/05/add-a-second-layer-of-security-using-the-new-malware-fighter-7/
Malwarebytes has released AdwCleaner 7.0, a major new version of its portable Windows tool for removing adware, unwanted toolbars, PUPs and browser hijackers. It’s the first major update since ...
ESET SysInspector (32-bit) is a powerful tool for examining the low-level details of a PC, and perhaps spotting malicious files, poorly configured settings and other issues that might be causing ...
After three months in beta IObit has shipped IObit Malware Fighter 5, the latest edition of its antivirus and security tool. Malware Fighter Pro users get an anti-ransomware engine which acts as ...
RogueKillerCMD is a command line version of the popular anti-malware tool RogueKiller. The GUI edition will always be easier to use, but command line builds are handy for automation or running ch...
https://www.softwarecrew.com/2017/03/roguekillercmd-is-a-command-line-malware-hunter/
CrowdStrike has updated its Windows malware hunter CrowdInspect to version 1.5. The new version now scans all running processes for malware, not just those communicating over the network, quickly...
https://www.softwarecrew.com/2017/02/scan-running-processes-for-malware-with-crowdinspect-1-5/
These days, the threats posed to your PC have never been greater. It’s no longer enough to rely on simple basic anti-malware protection and the built-in Windows firewall. If you want to really ...
FakeNet is a clever Windows tool which tries to detect and display common web access attempts on your PC. The program isn’t just another packet capture tool. Instead FakeNet redirects internet ...
https://www.softwarecrew.com/2016/10/discover-what-malware-is-doing-online-with-fakenet/
If you’re regularly fixing other people’s PCs then you could spend an age researching the best problem-solving freeware, building up your own portable troubleshooting toolkit, and then keepin...
https://www.softwarecrew.com/2016/05/find-and-fix-common-pc-problems-with-windows-repair-toolbox/
If you think an application is suspicious, then you might run it in a sandbox, a virtual machine, maybe use a debugger, and watch what it does. And if nothing happens then that means it’s ...
https://www.softwarecrew.com/2016/03/can-malware-detect-that-its-running-in-your-sandbox/
French developer Adlice Software has released RogueKiller 11, the latest edition of its powerful malware detection tool. The new build comes with a completely rewritten kernel driver, delivering ...
Malwarebytes has issued a detailed report explaining the various tricks Vonteera adware uses to compromise your PC – and it makes for uncomfortable reading. Unwanted adverts, unknown Windows se...
https://www.softwarecrew.com/2015/11/malwarebytes-exposes-adware-that-disables-antivirus/
Removing malware is often a complex and time-consuming task, even for security experts. But as Bitdefender has reported, sometimes, just occasionally, the most effective technique can be extremel...
https://www.softwarecrew.com/2015/08/easiest-malware-removal-trick-ever/
Popular adware hunter AdwCleaner has hit version 5 with the addition of a new and improved generic detections engine. The program can optionally reset a range of Windows settings – proxies, win...
https://www.softwarecrew.com/2015/08/adwcleaner-5-0-ships-with-new-engine-windows-repair-tools/
Security developer Malwarebytes has unveiled Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac 1.0, the company’s first Mac product. The new app hasn’t been coded from scratch, but is a rebranded (and update...
Malwarebytes has shipped Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.1.4, a significant update for its popular malware hunter. The interface has been revamped for a cleaner look with a “toned-down” color sch...
IObit Malware Fighter Free has been updated to version 3 with a range of new features and enhancements. The “Browser Protect” module provides real-time protection for your home and search pag...
https://www.softwarecrew.com/2015/01/iobit-malware-fighter-3-free-extends-browsing-protection/
There are many technical tools which can help you identify and understand malware, and we used a few of these very recently while investigating Easy Disk Drive Repair. You don’t have to master ...
https://www.softwarecrew.com/2015/01/identifying-malware-with-pestudio/
“Easy Disk Drive Repair” looked like a promising program. “An incredibly easy to use, yet powerful drive repair and maintenance tool”, the developer claimed. Works with all drive types. M...
https://www.softwarecrew.com/2015/01/easy-disk-drive-repair-is-not-what-it-seems/
Bitdefender has announced the final release of Bitdefender Adware Removal Tool, its free portable malware hunter. As with the beta, the finished program is basic in the extreme. There’s no real...
https://www.softwarecrew.com/2014/11/bitdefender-adware-removal-tool-out-of-beta/
OPSWAT has announced the availability of Metascan Online for Firefox, an addon which allows the browser to scan downloads, websites and web connections for threats. Checking a link is as easy as ...
Emsisoft GmbH has unveiled its first integrated security suite for Windows in the form of Emsisoft Internet Security 9.0. The suite comprises all the functionality of Emsisoft Anti-Malware, plus ...
Symantec has unveiled the first public betas of its forthcoming Norton security products. Norton Security 2015 Beta and Norton Security with Backup 2015 Beta reveal the company’s attempt to har...
Emsisoft has released Emsisoft Anti-Malware 9.0, a brand new version of its dual-engine anti-malware tool for Windows users. Version 9.0 sports a major facelift, improved performance and “hundr...
BullGuard has unveiled BullGuard Mobile Security for Android, its latest all-in-one security package for Android mobile devices. The $19.95 (3 devices, 1 year) release introduces a new cloud-base...