Author Topic: Why some hesitate about using SAS?  (Read 14276 times)

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ght1

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Re: Why some hesitate about using SAS?
« Reply #15 on: March 01, 2008, 12:29:24 PM »
This is like rehabilitating a criminal.

Also my opinion  :-[

micky77

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Re: Why some hesitate about using SAS?
« Reply #16 on: March 01, 2008, 12:50:44 PM »
I agree with Lusher,( not sure about the last bit ) I saw a post somewhere from the developer Nick Skrepetos,strenuously denying Superantispyware ever being on any rogue list.Again I agree all new programs come under suspicion.And while SAS is indeed a brilliant program,Its GUI alone makes it look a tad cheap and possibly dodgy,to anyone who doubted it.

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Re: Why some hesitate about using SAS?
« Reply #17 on: March 01, 2008, 02:35:39 PM »
SAS detected some missed samples by avast.
I think it's a good second-opinion and cleaning tool.
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ght1

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Re: Why some hesitate about using SAS?
« Reply #18 on: March 01, 2008, 05:41:41 PM »
SAS detected 5 false positives on my computer (-> XP Update Files).

I guess there is something about all programs. I guess its up to each individual.

He is absolutely right.

Jahn

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Re: Why some hesitate about using SAS?
« Reply #19 on: March 01, 2008, 05:59:20 PM »
I have no reservations using SAS Pro. It's a great program...

gdiloren

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Re: Why some hesitate about using SAS?
« Reply #20 on: March 01, 2008, 09:59:08 PM »
So far I had been "anxious" about installing the Web Crawler Toolbar with the latest edition of ST but I have it on since 21 days or so and so far everything is OK (identity theft, information stolen). It's another tool in ST. :D

gdiloren

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Re: Why some hesitate about using SAS?
« Reply #21 on: March 02, 2008, 11:34:57 PM »
So far, I runned HijackThis and was surprised it found a Crawler toolbar component a "parasite variant". I then checked it on Virus Total. The result is there
Antivirus    Version    Dernière mise à jour    Résultat
AhnLab-V3    -    -    -
AntiVir    -    -    -
Authentium    -    -    -
Avast    -    -    -
AVG    -    -    -
BitDefender    -    -    -
CAT-QuickHeal    -    -    -
ClamAV    -    -    -
DrWeb    -    -    -
eSafe    -    -    -
eTrust-Vet    -    -    -
Ewido    -    -    -
FileAdvisor    -    -    -
Fortinet    -    -    -
F-Prot    -    -    W32/HotBar.A.gen!Eldorado
F-Secure    -    -    -
Ikarus    -    -    -
Kaspersky    -    -    -
McAfee    -    -    -
Microsoft    -    -    -
NOD32v2    -    -    -
Norman    -    -    -
Panda    -    -    Suspicious file
Prevx1    -    -    Heuristic: Suspicious Self Modifying File
Rising    -    -    -
Sophos    -    -    -
Sunbelt    -    -    -
Symantec    -    -    -
TheHacker    -    -    -
VBA32    -    -    -
VirusBuster    -    -    -
Webwasher-Gateway    -    -    -
Information additionnelle
MD5: 35f9b813bb043fb2053972276dfa0ba0
SHA1: 5d58351bbd7097e4d50c0607de3a4dec273217d4
SHA256: bd3e4a5d698eb57d661ca41cce99b2f5ad5e4a02e36117a48100a4b4611f3aa1
SHA512: acc00d58fe7ec2e2559fe1a6a2dc3d95cc0bc1f8b376bbdd3bde38dbf98f8fb3 a07c5635b88e1f51657eb0fe8aab30716c22a8f17e316e6115720d8b353d8f8c
Fichier ctbr.dll reçu le 2008.02.18 20:26:19 (CET)
Situation actuelle: terminé
Résultat: 3/32 (9.38%)
The suspect file is ctbr.dll and after all I'm uninstalling this toolbar. So far, I'm not using it after all. ???

Offline Lisandro

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Re: Why some hesitate about using SAS?
« Reply #22 on: March 03, 2008, 12:05:05 AM »
Make an empty txt file and Prevx1 will mark it as suspicious! :P
Seems a false positive. Not any toolbar is bad. Although, I don't think it's necessary. I did not install it in my system. It's a bloatware in my opinion.
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gdiloren

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Re: Why some hesitate about using SAS?
« Reply #23 on: March 03, 2008, 01:32:39 AM »
Make an empty txt file and Prevx1 will mark it as suspicious! :P
Seems a false positive. Not any toolbar is bad. Although, I don't think it's necessary. I did not install it in my system. It's a bloatware in my opinion.
Thanks, it's good to know!!! :)

sanctuary24

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Re: Why some hesitate about using SAS?
« Reply #24 on: March 04, 2008, 06:47:13 PM »
Has anyone got any opinions on the new version (V4) and do you suggest upgrading asap or wait for a while?

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Re: Why some hesitate about using SAS?
« Reply #25 on: March 04, 2008, 07:23:00 PM »
Has anyone got any opinions on the new version (V4) and do you suggest upgrading asap or wait for a while?
It's stable and working. No problems.
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sanctuary24

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Re: Why some hesitate about using SAS?
« Reply #26 on: March 04, 2008, 07:25:41 PM »
Tech will it update over the previous version (via search for program updates) and is it compatible with Avast and Comodo Firewall V2.4?
« Last Edit: March 04, 2008, 07:29:17 PM by sanctuary24 »

drhayden1

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Re: Why some hesitate about using SAS?
« Reply #27 on: March 04, 2008, 07:27:11 PM »
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It's stable and working. No problems.
and the scan time in complete scan seems faster...used to take forever :)
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compatible with Avast and Comodo Firewall V2.4?
yes....it's only a spyware scanner-have no problem with it-using avast!and pctool firewall plus-used to use comodo pro-and had no problem then either :)
« Last Edit: March 04, 2008, 07:29:26 PM by drhayden1 »

sanctuary24

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Re: Why some hesitate about using SAS?
« Reply #28 on: March 04, 2008, 07:30:28 PM »
thanks, how complex is the install process from V3 to V4?

micky77

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Re: Why some hesitate about using SAS?
« Reply #29 on: March 04, 2008, 07:57:07 PM »
thanks, how complex is the install process from V3 to V4?
Takes about 1 minute,once you connect.I updated through preferences > updates,as when iused the main 'check for updates' it said I was up to date.Installed on top of old version.Easy