Updates - February 11, 2009

SpyBot 2009-02-11
Hijacker
+ MyPoints
Malware
+ RapidAntivirus + Smitfraud-C. + Win32.TDSS.rtk + WinSpywareProtect + XPPoliceAntivirus
PUPS
+ Live-Player + MyWay.MyWebSearch
Security
+ Microsoft.Windows.AppFirewallBypass
Trojans
+ KillAV + Speedrunner + Virtumonde + Virtumonde.sci + Virtumonde.sdn + Webshow + Win32.Agent.aiae + Win32.Agent.bakf + Win32.Agent.fbx + Win32.Bagle.av + Win32.Clicker.vp + Win32.Rbot.fx + Win32.Renos.ik + Zlob.Downloader.miu + Zlob.Downloader.ned + Zlob.Downloader.pit
Total: 1332704 fingerprints in 381260 rules for 4550 products.

for those who use SpyBot's IMMUNIZATION feature ---  which, in my opinion, is the main reason for average* users (XP and earlier) to keep spybot around nowadays --- be sure to RE-immunize after updating.

(*):  I am also a "fan" of SpyBot's TeaTimer.   However, TeaTimer requires that the user respond to its occasional prompts to allow or deny various system changes.   Unless the user feels comfortable/confident doing so, it is preferable that a person NOT use TeaTimer, rather than risk using it haphazardly.

EDIT:   As best as I can determine, today's update includes a PROGRAM update (if selected) to upgrade users [of earlier versions] to version 1.6.2

MBAM version 1.34 is now available

Recent Changes

• (FIXED) Removing registry keys with corrupt permissions.
• (FIXED) Removal of drivers now improved.
• (FIXED) Improved memory usage (more to come!)
• (FIXED) Certain types of freezing during full scan.
• (FIXED) Improved full scan times significantly.
• (ADDED) Better detection techniques for the real-time protection module.
• (ADDED) Directories now counted as items scanned.
• (ADDED) Disinfection for certain USB spread infections (Conficker).
• (ADDED) New command line parameter: /schedule (see help file).

MVPS HOSTS file updated 2/11/09   http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

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BelArc Advisor released its monthly Security Definition updates to include all Microsoft security bulletins through February 10, 2009.  This update ensures that the System Security Status panel in the computer profile report reflects the true number of missing Microsoft Security Updates.  (Running BelArc Advisor 7.2x will automatically check for, and download/install, the latest definition updates.)  http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html