Backdoor Program Trojan - Editor's Choice
#1 McAfee Avert Stinger - Internet Threats                                 
Review date:01.14.2010

Description:

This utility is a stand-alone tool used to detect and remove specific viruses. Moreover, you can also choose an action to perform if a virus is detected from your computer. As a result, its purpose is to scan the system for threats, and cleanly remove them.

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Price:

Free Download

Main Features:

  • Compatible with Windows XP and Vista
  • Most of Backdoors detected
  • Exploit ODF and MSExcel
  • Removal of ePO-supported Stinger tools
  • Updated version information
  • Added W32/Bagle.bo
  • Added W32/Mydoom.bw

Review:

Best of all, the parameters are displayed when passing Stinger the /? switch. However, this freeware is only designed to detect and remove specific threats.
  • A must-have in your antivirus toolbox.
  • It utilizes next generation scan engine technology.
  • It includes process scanning, digitally signed DAT files.
  • This is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection.
As of April 18, 2009, McAfee is offering a special build of its stand-alone cleaning tool christened Stinger which will be updated on a daily basis to include any undetected Conficker variants from the wild.
#2 Conficker Removal Tool - Free Detection                               
Review date:01.14.2010

Description:

If your computer is infected with this worm, you may experience any of the following symptoms. For example, if you are being denied access to shared admin, this is a symptom of the worm. Please note that there have been several variants of Conficker also known as CF Worm (aka Downadup) reported from the wild. This computer worm exploits Microsoft's Windows MS08-067 vulnerability.

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Price:

Free Download

Main Features:

  • Detects and removes Conficker
  • Scan your computer and network
  • Alert level : Severe
  • Infection vector: Netbios

Review:

Sophos Endpoint Security and Control delivers effective protection against viruses and worms like Conficker. Also known as: Mal/Conficker-A; Win32/Conficker and W32.Downadup.
  • Keep your Antivirus software updated.
  • Infected with the “C” variant of the worm.
  • This tool can help you to remove the Conficker worm from PCs affected.
Sophos’ Conficker removal tool can detect and remove all variants of the worm virus. NOTE: just at restart press the fix button and then it does it!
#3 F-Secure BlackLight - Rootkit Elimination                               
Review date:01.12.2010

Description:

Thi software detects objects that are hidden from users and security tools.

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Price:

Free Download

Software Summary:

This is a simple executable file that is downloaded into your computer.


Main Features:

  • Removes specific viruses from your PC
  • Two scanning modes
  • Finds hidden items
  • Creates a log file

Review:

There are three connection modes: local - remote and secure. You will have the option to remove them.
  • It will detect and delete spyware and viruses
  • Suitable for use in both home and business
  • Single, executable file. There is no installer.
  • Helps you visualize the structure of your network.
Additional Information:
It can detect all your network devices automatically.
Each device is displayed as an icon. You can also restrict user access to a particular networks.
Overall, you may customize the list of tools which may be executed for a device.

#4 Sophos Anti-Rootkit - Trojan Remover                                    
Review date:05.09.2009

Description:

Like many security tools, Sophos Anti-Rootkit scans the selected areas and displays any suspicious files in the upper panel.

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Price:

Free Download

Software Summary:

Scans without the need to uninstall or disable your existing protection.


Main Features:

  • Scans running processes, windows registry
  • Allows users to remove unidentified hidden files
  • Identifies known rootkits
  • Includes command-line functionality

Review:

Rootkits are often used to hide other malware. When you clean up the rootkits, these entries will also disappear.
  • It helps you locate rootkits and remove them from your PC. .
  • Supports Windows platform (not compatible Vista)
  • Requires a minimum of 128 Mb RAM
Overall, this simple software of use will be very efficient to put in an obvious place and fight rootkits.

Language: English
System: 2000/XP
Size: 904 KB
#5 Anti-Trojan Shield - Trojan scanner                                       
Review date:05.08.2009

Description:

The Anti-Trojan Shield detect and remove Trojan horses, computer worms, and viruses completely. 30-day trial and not eligible for technical support.

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Price:

$29.95

Main Features:

  • Huge Trojan definition database
  • Update utility
  • Continuous system supervision
  • Easy to install and uninstall

Review:

Monitors all downloads from the Web along with detailed folders for any possible malicious code.
  • It checks each file you run to make sure malicious code is not executed
  • It supervises folders used by Outlook and ICQ
  • Provides a simple text log overview.
  • Improved cure function
  • Trojan definitons are released at least weekly
On top of that, it lets you update the virus, worm and trojan definition databases without leaving the program.
Trojan Programs - Backdoor Detection
  • Backdoor programs, or remote access trojans allow unauthorized access to an unprotected computer, machine or network.

    In other words, they are used by virus writers to detect and download confidential information, execute malicious code.

    This is why always keep your antivirus software up to date and do not download and install unofficial software.

    Here, we have rated and reviewed the latest free software and shareware to help you monitor your machines(s), so you can decide which software will best fit your needs.
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