NOTE:
1. The ClamWin team presents this list of antimalware resources as a public service.
2. We encourage people with persistent malware to first contact their current antivirus vendor.
3. This is only a work in progress and does not include all antimalware resources.
4. We have tried to list only free and current resources, but some may be partly commercial or out-of-date.
5. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for the sites and their information.
6. There are good malware removal tools available, but we believe the only sure way to disinfect a computer is to "reformat and reinstall."
7. Please contact us to suggest additions/corrections to this list.
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Comprehensive Resources
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Bleeping Computer has downloads, forums, assistance, and information at http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/
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Castle Cops has downloads, forums, assistance, and information at http://www.castlecops.com/
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Malwarehelp Org has information, security news, links, and a blog at http://www.malwarehelp.org/
Where To Submit Infected/Suspected Files
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Clam Antivirus accepts files with new/unnamed malware at http://cgi.clamav.net/sendvirus.cgi
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Jotti online file scanning service at http://virusscan.jotti.org/ - All participating AVs will get a copy
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VirusTotal online file scanning service at http://www.virustotal.com/ - All participating AVs will get a copy
Dependable On Line Antivirus Scanners
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NOTE: These on line scanners do not replace resident updated antivirus/antispyware scanners.
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A-Squared (Emsisoft) malware scan at http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/ax/
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ESET (NOD32) malware scan at http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/index.php
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Microsoft's Live One Care has several types of scans at http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
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Panda ActiveScan at http://www.pandasecurity.com/usa/homeusers/solutions/activescan/default.htm
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SuperAntiSpyware's research center provides free scans of running computer processes at http://www.fileresearchcenter.com/
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Trend Micro's Housecall scan for malware is at http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Experienced Online Malware Removal Assistance
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Alliance Of Security Analysis Professonals is a good starting place at http://asap.maddoktor2.com/
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A-Squared (Emsisoft) (with initial self help) at http://forum.emsisoft.com/Default.aspx?g=topics&f=38
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Castle Cops (with initial self help) at http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
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Malwareteks (same personnel as Emsisoft with initial self help) at http://www.malwareteks.com/forum.html
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Spyware Warrior has free help and a list of rogue antispyware products to avoid at http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php
Downloadable Malware Removal Tools
NOTE: These tools do not replace resident updated antivirus/antispyware scanners.
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An alphabetical malware list and removal tools are at http://www.alken.nl/remtools.html
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Alwil Software has a free cleaner tool, Avast Free Virus Cleaner, at http://www.avast.com/eng/programs.html
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AVG has free removal tools (including VCleaner) at http://free.grisoft.com/doc/virus-removal/us/frt/0
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CureIt from Dr. Web is a capable free scanner that can be updated manually at http://www.freedrweb.com/
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F-Secure has some removal tools at http://www.f-secure.com/security_center/malware_removal_tools.html
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Malwareteks has spyware removal programs at http://www.malwareteks.com/forum-t408.html
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Microsoft's Malicous Removal Tool (updated monthly on Patch Tuesday) is
at http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
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Norman's removal tools and information is at http://www.norman.com/Virus/en-us
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Norman also has a capable Malware Cleaner (use in Safe Mode) at http://www.norman.com/Virus/Virus_removal_tools/24789/en-us
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Smitfraud/Antivermins removal tools are at http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic69886.html
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Softpedia has some tools at http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Malware-Removal-Tool.shtml
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SuperAntiSpyware has a capable free on-demand antispyware program for home users at http://www.superantispyware.com/
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Symantec has individual malware removal tools at http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/removaltools.jsp
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Trend Micro has the helpful HijackThis analyzer and some proactive
tools at
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis
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Various dedicated antimalware tools are at http://www.smokey-services.eu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2026
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Various spyware/adware removal tools are at http://www.pchell.com/support/spyware.shtml
Manual Disinfection & Information
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AVG's free antimalware site has a good removal guide at http://forum.grisoft.cz/freeforum/read.php?4,27725,backpage=
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Bleeping Computer Dot Com has a good removal/disinfection guide at http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial101.html
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Castle Cops has lots of self help information at http://wiki.castlecops.com/MRP
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Major Geeks has a list of rogue security programs at http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=79754
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Spyware Techie has spyware removal information/links at http://www.spyware-techie.com/
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Large antivirus vendors offer free manual disinfection information, including:
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F-Secure has malware search/descriptions at http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/
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Kaspersky has general information at http://www.viruslist.com/en/viruses/encyclopedia?chapter=153280800
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McAfee's threat library has helpful information/resources at http://vil.nai.com/vil/default.aspx
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Symantec's threat search has up-to-date removal instructions at
http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/threatexplorer/threats.jsp
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Trend Micro's virus search is at http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/
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