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This is copied from a post originally made by Rollin' Rog that has been edited over time to reflect changes:

http://forums.techguy.org/malware-re...elp-tools.html

Best Online Scanners:

• HouseCall
• Panda ActiveScan
• eTrust Scan
• Kasperksy Online
• ESET Online Scan
  
• Online malware scan (Utilizes multiple major Antivirus Scans to analyze individual files. Norman AV "sandbox" component provides detailed analysis)

Libraries and further information:

• Updated Antivirus, and Antimalware info here (TechGuy.org Library)
• Symantec
• Trend
• McAfee
• Sophos
• Panda
• CA
  
• Multiple Vendor library and informational repository from Secunia (Excellent research resource)
  
• Anti-Phishing Working Group and Phishing Archive (Learn about this increasingly popular and dangerous method of web site spoofing)
  
• Security Alerts from WebsenseSecurityLabs (malicious Web sites, phishing-based attacks, and other emerging threats)
  
• Spyware Warrior: Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spware
  
  
• Spam and Fraud: Information and Reporting (courtesy of the University of Oregon)
• Malware Help.Org (Devoted to "Malware" -- its nature, methods, detection and removal)

Spyware Database and research Links

• Parasites (Descriptions and removal instructions from CA)
• Spyware Guide

Rootkit Detection and Removal Information

• Rootkit Detection and Removal
• Wikipedia

Free fix and removal tools:

Viral:

• Grisoft AVG Free Download and AVG Update Download Options tip
• Free avast! Home Edition (free registration required)
• BitDefender Antivirus Free Edition
• Free trial of Vipre Antivirus / Internet Security Suite
• Specialized Removal Tools from Grisoft AVG
• Symantec
• Several top antivirus apps
• Trend Micro Damage Cleanup Services (uses the latest definitions, downloadable)
• BitDefender (Specialized removal tools)
• McAfee AVERT Stinger (Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses)
  
• From Microsoft: Malicious Software Removal Tool (for Windows XP and 2K, includes Rootkit Detection): Online and Downloadable

Specialized Trojan Removal Applications (Trial versions):

removed old non-working link to Wilders Security Advisors
Parasitic (applications to assist in detection and removal):

• Microsoft Security Essentials Free antivirus/ antispyware.
• HostsXpert (Will fix many "page cannot be displayed" and "DNS" errors caused by hijacked hosts file in all Windows versions.)
• SpySweeper fully working trial (This link changes from time to time, ask in forum if you cannot find it. SpySweeper= one of best for detection, removal and protection)
• Spybot Installation and Usage More about SpyBot S&D's Tea Timer
  
• Ad-Aware Home Page
• SpywareBlaster and Tutorial from BleepingComputer.com
  
  
• HijackThis direct download, (version 2.0.2); and Tutorial
• Startuplist 2.02 and lots more!! completely new and remodeled from Merijn
• lspfix (Layered Service Protocols) repairs damaged Winsock2 vxd associated with connectivity problems
  
• How to temporarily turn off protective programs when fixing malware 3 sections, keep scrolling down at the page
• CoolWebSearch -- Information and Removal Tool Version 2.19
  
• Other Tutorials from BleepingComputer.com

Alternate Download Sites for HijackThis, Spybot, CoolwebShredder (and others):

• Information, Advice and Specialized Tools from Aumha.org
  
• Spybot download and Tutorial at Safer-networking
• Anti-Spyware at Majorgeeks

HijackThis Analysis

• Tutorial from BleepingComputer
• Tutorial from Malware Help.org

Lists:

• BHOs and Toolbars (02,03)
• Extra Internet Explorer Buttons(09)
• LSPs (010)
• Filter:text (018)
• Appinit (020), SSODL (021)
  
• Startups
• Tasks and Processes (1) (2)
• O23 List of Windows XP/NT services
• NT (XP/2K) Services list
• Vista Services (Black Viper's site)
  

Free Firewalls:

• Lots of good and free firewalls and other security tools
• ZoneAlarm
• Sunbelt Personal Firewall changed to Vipre
• Agnitum Outpost Pro Firewall(30 day trial) and Manual User Support Forum
• Outpost Free Firewall

Vulnerability testing, Information and Fixes:

• Steve Gibson's Homepage (Are you safe? Gibson's site is a world of its own, with tests and fixes for many Windows security vulnerabilities)
  
• Secunia Software Inspector (checks whether your windows & other programs are vunerable to patched exploits)
  
• Top 100 Network Security Tools

Microsoft Security Information:

• Security Updates (Bulletins)
  
• Security and Privacy (Home Page)
• Understand and Maintain Security with Internet Explorer (includes latest Critical Updates)
• Security at Home: FAQs, updates and advice for all
• TechNet Security Resource Center: technical information and security updates for IT professionals
  
• Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) Support Center
• Service Pack 3 for Windows XP Info
• Help with FINDING Service Pack 2 for XP
  
• SP/2 downloads are still available, and shops or friends may have it on a CD
• All Windows Service Packs....Xp to Windows 8
• Microsoft Network Security Hotfix Checker {aka Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer}
  
  If you have Windows NT/2K/XP and want to check your current update status without visiting Windows Update, this tool has a graphical user interface which will give you a detailed scan and analysis of your current configuration