VIPRE PC Rescue

The VIPRE PC Rescue Program is a command-line utility that will scan and clean an infected computer that is so infected that programs cannot be easily run.

The VIPRE PC Rescue Program is packaged into a self-extracting executable file (.exe) that prompts the user for an "unpack" or installation location, then starts the scanner and performs a quick scan. The user can start the program either by opening it via windows or from the command line.

Virus definitions are included, and the program is self-running once executed. The initial scan, and all subsequent scans, include Rootkit Detection. Four command line options are available, enabling the program to perform a boot scan during the next start-up, perform a deep scan, log the events, and disabling the rootkit.

Detections are consistent with the full VIPRE, and the VIPRE PC Rescue Program is designed to disinfect a system so infected that a user cannot install VIPRE.

Note: Directions for creating a "VIPRE PC Rescue CD" will be available shortly.

http://live.sunbeltsoftware.com

Ref:
http://sunbeltblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/free-vipre-pc-rescue-program.html

Spambot Search Tool v0.16

30-01-2009 v0.16

+ Now also checks BotScout (botscout.com, API key not required but is recommended as they only allow limited queries without one)
+ Text files now also created when using check_spammers_plain.php (if enabled)

More info + Download
http://support.it-mate.co.uk/?mode=Products&p=spambotsearchtool

/edit

This has been re-released due to a couple of modifications that were required;

1. Domain doing the querying (i.e. the server hosting the SBST) must be provided when submitting to fspamlist.com
2. Error code was added to Bot Scout (see: http://botscout.com/forum/index.php/topic,2.0.html)

Web Platform Installer 1.0 released

Just received this in the MS Partner Newsletter and thought I'd share it;

Web Platform Installer 1.0 is a free tool that enables you to easily download and install the latest components of the Microsoft Web Platform, including Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 and 7.0, SQL Server 2008 Express, .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and Visual Web Developer 2008 Express SP1. The Web Platform Installer offers a single installer to help you obtain the software you need to build and run a complete Web solution on the Microsoft Web platform, whether you are using Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2008. With the Web Platform Installer, you can:

. Obtain components of the Microsoft Web Platform quickly and easily . Choose which components to install to set up a complete or custom Web platform . Install the latest versions of Microsoft Web Platform products, components and tools

http://www.microsoft.com/web/channel/products/WebPlatformInstaller.aspx

One on One with CEO of Web of Trust

If I named ten extensions I am the biggest fan of, WOT Web of Trust would be on that exclusive list.

Why? They provide a great service to the public, helping organize the public to alert itself about risky web site. The real power in WOT isn’t the tools, it is the users. It is the perfect mash up of the right tools, at the right time. Anything that is simple to use, and makes users more aware of the risks around them is a good thing. With that said, I wanted to talk a little more about the service with one of the people behind the magic, Esa Suurio, the CEO of Web of Trust.

Read the interview over at;

http://www.firefoxfacts.com/2009/01/20/one-on-one-with-ceo-of-web-of-trust/

Spambot Search Tool v0.15 Released

29-01-2009 v0.15

+ View spammers you've asked the filter to log to text file
+ View spammers you've had your mod email to you (assumes you've used the same email format as outlined on the TeMerc forums)
* Fixed spammers particulars not being logged to text file properly
- Ditched "Full" package in favour of the Simple (less to update and simple is what most want)

http://support.it-mate.co.uk/?mode=Products&act=DL&p=spambotsearchtool