MakeUseOf Directory » virus http://www.makeuseof.com/dir Directory 2.0 : Free Web Applications and Mobile Tools Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:12:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 VirusChief: Free Virus Scanner Online http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/viruschief-free-virus-scanner/ http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/viruschief-free-virus-scanner/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:44:00 +0000 azim http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/?p=13973

VirusChief: Free Virus Scanner Online

]]> VirusChief is a free online virus scaner where you can scan individual files for viruses and other threats. It uses multiple online virus scanning engines simultaneously including BitDefender, Avast, AVG etc., and produces scan results for each engine.

Simply upload a suspicious file and click “Scan”. You will have wait several minutes before the scan starts and produces results for each antivirus engine.

free virus scaners

Since it uses multiple online antivirus engines simultaneously, it is far more effective at detecting viruses and other threats than any single online antivirus on its own. That being said, VirusChief is not an only online virus scaner that uses virus definition from multiple engines, there is also VirusTotal, Filterbit and several more.

free online virus scanner

Features:

  • Free online virus scanner.
  • Scan suspicious individual files online for viruses and threats.
  • Uses multiple online virus scan engines including AntiVir, Avast, AVG, BitDefender, Dr.Web and others (total 13 engines).
  • View scan results for each antivirus engine.
  • No registration needed.

Check out VirusChief @ www.viruschief.com



VirusChief: Free Virus Scanner Online

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Panda Cloud: Free Lightweight Online Antivirus

]]> To protect your computer from viruses and other possible threats you have to install an antivirus software, regularly update it with the newest virus definitions and do a full system scan to stay protected. However, the typical antivirus consumes a lot of your system resources while in use and is not always free.

Check out the new Panda Cloud Antivirus. It is first free lightweight antivirus solution that runs “in the cloud”, which means that all the processing and scanning is done on their servers and doesn’t tax your computer resources while it runs. It consumes around 17 MB of RAM while in use. In comparison, the average local antivirus consumes around 60 MB of memory.

free lightweight antivirus

It collects new virus information in real-time from millions of users like you, automatically updates your virus definitions, detects and removes the possible threats including viruses, malware, trojans, spyware, tracking cookies and more.

It has a very simple and intuitive interface. Download it free from the website, install it and forget about it.

free online antivirus

Features:

  • 100% free online antivirus.
  • Collects virus information from millions of users in real time, automatically updates your virus definitions, detects and removes possible threats.
  • Lightweight and most operations are performed online.
  • Protects against all kinds of possible threats – viruses, malware, trojans, spyware, tracking cookies and more
  • Consumes very little of your system resources, since all the scanning and processing is done “in the cloud” (remote company servers)
  • Simple and pleasant interface.
  • Currently supports Windows XP.
  • Download it free from the website

Try PandaCloudAntivirus @ www.cloudantivirus.com



Panda Cloud: Free Lightweight Online Antivirus

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AVGLinkScanner: Real-Time Web Page Scanning For Threats

]]> A while ago we reviewed a web page scanning tool which could scan suspicious links for threats, the downside it scanned only one link at a time. Today we came across a browser add-on called AVGLinkScanner which automatically scans all links on every page you visit and marks them with colored markers: Green for safe, Yellow for caution and Red for unsafe.

web page scanning

It also includes a so called active surf protection that blocks malicious sites even if accessed directly from the address bar. For more info watch the demo video below:

Features

  • Real time web page scanner plug in for your web browser.
  • Available for Firefox and Internet Explorer.
  • Simple and easy to use.
  • Similar tools: McAfee.

Check out AVGLinkScanner @ http://linkscanner.avg.com



AVGLinkScanner: Real-Time Web Page Scanning For Threats

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QuickScan: Quick Online Antivirus from BitDefender

]]> QuickScan is a quick online antivirus tool from BitDefender. The application quickly scans currently running programs on your computer and tells you if there are any hidden threats like malware, spyware and viruses.

It can also come in very handy if you want check your email or login into one of your web accounts from some public computer.

quick online antivirus

Quickscan runs online, so there is nothing to install. You are only aksed to allow ActiveX control on your browser. By default it works only on Internet Explorer. Firefox need to have IE Tab addon in order to use it.

Features:

  • Online spyware and virus scan.
  • No download and no registration.
  • Scan your computer as many times as you want.
  • Supports IE and Firefox (IE Tab extension needed).
  • Also see 10 Free Online Malware and Virus Scanners.

Check out QuickScan @ www.qscan.bitdefender.com



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OnlineLinkScan: Scans Suspicious Links For Viruses

]]> Received a suspicious link in one of your emails and not sure if it is safe to open it? Head to OnlineLinkScan, it is a web tool that allows you to submit and scan any suspicious link online. Enter the link you want to check and click on the “Scan” button. OnlineLinkScan will check the URL for viruses, trojan horses, spyware and other malware, and give you a quick summary telling you if the link is clean or not. The site can scan all sorts of links including the shortened ones.

suspicious link

Features:

  • Virus link scanner hat scans links for viruses, trojan horses, spyware and other malware.
  • Scan as many links as you like.
  • Can scan all sorts of links including shortened ones.
  • No registration needed.

Note: OnlineLinkScan is not 100% fool proof. Although it can significantly reduce the chances of malicious attacks against your computer there is still a chance for some crapware to pass undetetected.

Check out OnlineLinkScan @ www.onlinelinkscan.com



OnlineLinkScan: Scans Suspicious Links For Viruses

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TaskList: Identify Processes In Task Manager

]]> Whenever someone opens up the Task Manager on their Windows computer, they see a mass of processes. The confusing part is that all the processes have weird names and though most of the running processes are safe, some of the processes may be viruses or spyware. TaskList is a very handy resource that can help you to identify processes in task manager and whether or not it’s safe to delete or keep them.

identify processes in task manager

Just type in the name of the process you’re wondering about, and TaskList should present you with a description of the file, where it came from, and some general information about how safe it is. Though it may not be 100% accurate, it’s still a very reliable source to see what a process does. A word of caution though: TaskList does seem to link to a program called Easy SpyRemover, which is a known rogue software. So, just use TaskList as a resource and use a tool other than Easy SpyRemover to get rid of a virus if you find one.

what processes in task manager<

Features:

  • Helps you to find out what processes in task manager mean.
  • Search over 18,000 tasks and processes.
  • Find tasks alphabetically.
  • Also use the TaskList Attachment list to search a number of e-mail attachments.
  • View description of process as well as recommendations on what actions to take.
  • Keep your computer safe and virus free.

Check out TaskList @ www.tasklist.org



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Filterbit: Scan Files for Malware & Trojans Online

]]> Filterbit is online malware scanner where you can upload a file of your choice and scan it for viruses, trojans, worms and other type of malware by multiple antivirus engines at once.

Fiiterbit can be used for scanning single files or archives (compressed multiple files) as long as the uploaded file size does not exceed 20 mb.

online trojan scan

To start click “Browse” and navigate to the file you want to submit for a scan. Then click on “Send File” button and wait for the upload to finish. Once the file is uploaded, Filterbit will scan it and give back a report listing scan results from each antivirus engine (se screenshot below).

online malware scan

Features:

  • Scan files online for malware online (viruses, trojans, worms etc).
  • Scan as many files as you like. No email or sign-up required.
  • Uploaded files scanned by multiple antivirus engines.
  • Scan with Metascan, Norman Data Defense Systems, ClamAV, ESET, Microworld and VirusBuster.
  • Maximum allowed file size: 20 mb.
  • Compressed file scanning supported.
  • Similar websites: VirScan, Virus Scan, NanoScan, VirusTotal and NoVirusThanks.

Check out Filterbit @ www.filterbit.com



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NoVirusThanks : Online Virus Scan

]]> NoVirusThanks is a multi-engine online virus scanner that lets you scan suspicious files for viruses, worms, trojans and any other kind of malware. The files are scanned with 25 independent antivirus engines such as AVG Technologies,  Kaspersky Lab,  McAfee,  Emsi Software and other.

The virus definition signatures used by NoVirusThanks are autoupdated every 6 hours. Once the uploaded file is scanned NoVirusThanks provides you with detailed report from each antivirus engine.

online virus scan

Features:

  • Scan suspicious files for viruses online.
  • Scan as many files as you like. No registration needed.
  • Maximum size limit per file: 20 Mb
  • Virus definition signatures are automatically updated every 6 hours.
  • Can detect joined/binded malware files.
  • Desktop uploader software (NVTUploader.exe) for sending files directly from the desktop.
  • Files are scanned with 25 anti virus engines. These are A-squared, Avira AntiVir, AVG, Avast!, BitDefender, ClamAV, Comodo, Dr.Web, Ewido, F-PROT 6, G DATA, IkarusT3, Kaspersky, McAfee, NOD32, Norman, QuickHeal, Panda, Solo Antivirus, Sophos, TrendMicro, VBA32, and VirusBuster.
  • Similar webservices: VirScan, Virus Scan, NanoScan, VirusTotal.

Please note, NoVirusThanks is not a substitute for any antivirus software, it only scans individual files. So you still should have an antivirus software installed. You can get good free antivirus from here.

Check out NoVirusThanks @ www.novirusthanks.org



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VirScan : Online Spyware Checker

]]> Yet another web-based spyware checker where you can upload and check files or archived folders for spyware and viruses online. It scans uploaded files and check them for spyware presence using 36 antivirus engines. No registration required.

Why would anyone use this? Well, one way to make use of VirScan is to recheck those files that you think are safe but your favorite antivirus software says otherwise, or vice versa. If you’re a Windows user and install new programs on a regular basis then probably you have experienced this before.

VirScan - Online Spyware Checker

Features:

  • Upload and scan any file which is smaller than 10 MB in size.
  • Supports .rar / .zip archive files. (must include less than 10 files).
  • Scan compressed files that are password protected.
  • No sign-up or registration required.

Again, VirScan is a simple online tool to check files for malware presence, it’s NOT meant to replace the antivirus program on your system. Also note that VirScan does not guarantee that scan results are 100% accurate. So even if it reports no presence of malware, there is still a small chance that the file is infected.

Visit VirSCAN @ www.virscan.org



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Virus Scan : Check Files for Viruses Online

]]> Virus Scan is a quick no-registration virus scanner that lets you upload and thoroughly check files for viruses and trojans online. Virus Scan checks file against 20 well-known virus databases (Panda, AVG etc.) and gives you a summary report from each of them. So what you have here is a one virus checker that combines all of the others.

Virus Scan - Check Files for Viruses Online

Features:

    Upload and check files for viruses, trojans and other malware online.

    Files scanned against well-known virus databases: A-Squared, AntiVir, ArcaVir, Avast, AVG Antivirus, BitDefender, ClamAV, CPsecure’ Dr.Web, F-Prot Antivirus, F-Secure Anti-Virus, Fortinet, Ikarus, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, NOD32, Norman Virus Control, Panda Antivirus, Sophos Antivirus, VirusBuster, VBA32.

If you’re looking for an easy and thorough virus scanner then you’ve found it. You may also check out previously covered Nanoscan and VirusTotal.

Check out VirusScan @ virusscan.jotti.org



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ProcessLibrary : Ultimate Library of Windows Processes

]]> Have you seen your PC’s performance decline over time? Does your system take a long time to start? ProcessLibrary provides a unique and detailed online database for windows processes. It lists everything that should, and should not be running on your Windows computer. If you want to find out more information about some running processes, PL is the place to go.

    Dummy Tip: To view currently running Windows processes go to ‘Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del) >> Processes’

Windows Process Library

ProcessLibrary Features

  • Process Library: Browse huge process directory by process name.
  • You can also see ‘Top Searches’, ‘Top Security Threats’, ‘Top New Entries’.
  • There are over 9000 entries in ProcessLibrary database.
  • Desktop application: Scan and analyze active processes. More details below.
  • Follow-up on newly profiled process via feedraeder (RSS / ATOM).
  • Multi-lingual: Available in English, Français, Italiano, Deutsch, Español, Japanese.

The most noticable feature is ProcessScanner. It’s an essential, tiny, easy-to-use downloadable program that scans processes on your system and categorizes them by status, security threat, performance requirements, network usage and source.

Windows Process Scanner

[Video] ProcessScanner in action

Check out www.processlibrary.com @ www.processlibrary.com



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NanoScan : The Fastest Online Virus Scan

]]> NanoScan is an extremely fast online virus scanner developed by Panda Software. It takes only about 1-2 minutes to scan your whole PC for over a million of potential threats. Please note that NanoScan only checks for problems; it doesn’t fix them. However, if it finds some virus or any other kind of undesirable crapware you can click through provided scan reports and access TotalScan. To use TotalScan you’ll need to register, but the good news it’s 100% free. TotalScan will find those threats and remove them.

    PC Magazine: “…My favorite for a quick checkup is Panda’s NanoScan (www.nanoscan.com).”
NanoScan - Online Virus Scanner

Nano Scan – Features:

  • Detects more than 2.7 million of viruses, spyware, trojans, etc.
  • Access NanoScan virus check right from your personal startpage, i.e. NetVibes, iGoogle or PageFlakes.
  • TotalScan: In case NanoScan detects something use Totalscan to remove it.
  • The first time you use NanoScan you will need to download an ActiveX control or a plug-in, depending on what browser you have.
  • Multi-lingual: Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian.
  • API (for developers): Integrate Nanoscan service into your website for free.
  • Find out more about how Nanoscan works on its about page here.

Check NanoScan @ www.nanoscan.com



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VirusTotal: Online Virus and Spyware Scanner

]]> Virustotal is a free web-based virus and spyware scanner that lets you check suspicious files for viruses, worms, trojans, and all kinds of malware. No-registration required.

VorusTotal - Free Online Virus and Spyware Scanner

Feature Overview

  • Upload and scan files online or send files via email (scan@virustotal.com).
  • Maximum allowed file size:10 MB.
  • Compares target file against 32 antivirus engines incl. Panda Software, Grisoft, F-Secure, McAfee, and Kaspersky.
  • Detailed scan results from each antivirus engine.
  • Virus Total Uploader: tiny Windows program that enables file upload and online scan right from the desktop.
  • Multi-lingual: English, Spanish, Russian, Dutch, French … (over 15 languages).

Check out VirusTotal @ http://www.virustotal.com



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