15-12-2002 01:19									#1
	Please Read: Anti-Parasite Feature Suffering from ads?

After the recent Xupiter incident, we tried to find some way to help beyond not having any ad related to such software

So, if all have gone well, our front page will inform you if you're infected with something. If you dont get any special message then i'm either an idiot and have done something wrong or you're not infected.

http://apolyton.net/

Note: this is only for IE users

The best(and free) removal tool for parasite is Adaware
http://www.lavasoft.de/

	15-12-2002 01:24									#2
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Ahhh!!!!

quote: Warning! Your browser appears to have the "FavoriteMan" parasite installed. This software can present you with unwanted advertising and compromise your computer's security. It might have been installed without your knowledge. Information and removal instructions. Your browser appears to have the "IGetNet" parasite installed. This software may cause errors and stability problems. It might have been installed without your knowledge. Information and removal instructions. Your browser appears to have the "WurldMedia" parasite installed. This software can invade your on-line privacy, and may compromise your computer's security and cause errors and stability problems. It might have been installed without your knowledge. Information and removal instructions.

	15-12-2002 01:26									#3
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No messages for me... but then again, I already use ad-aware

	15-12-2002 01:27									#4
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Eli, cool. eeer sort of

could you post a screenshot?

	15-12-2002 01:34									#5
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I get nothing at all so i presume I'm OK (another ad aware user).

Is it possible to set up notification of a negative result - simply for peace of mind?

Nice feature BTW - how does it work? Doers it scan the user's HD or is it something in the IE profile?

	15-12-2002 01:38									#6
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Ad aware didnt help. It only got rid of some porn sites cookies.

Resized screenshot attached :

Attachment: blab.jpg
This has been downloaded 364 time(s).

	15-12-2002 01:48									#7
	Enter the AD-FREE zone

thanks Eli

the messages you got should have some links with removal instructions

Taz, it checks what kind of plugins/activex controls are installed on IE

	15-12-2002 01:55									#8
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Thanks Mark. Frightening what IE can say about your PC...

This is a really cool feature...

	15-12-2002 02:33									#9
	Enter the AD-FREE zone

quote: Your browser appears to have the "Internet Explorer" parasite installed. This software can present you with unexcpected effects of monopolism and might have been designed by Microsoft. It might have been installed even though you don't even need it. Information and removal instructions.

	15-12-2002 03:18									#10
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@ Stefu

	15-12-2002 03:35									#11
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Stefu

	15-12-2002 05:39									#12
	Avatar Enlargement: We've got the solution

I got Comload

	15-12-2002 07:53									#13
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Wow, now I have a reason to link to the mainpage. I've been going strait for the Forums for the past year.

Thanks Markos!


Now lets use Taz's suggestion, just for peace of mind, or the illusion that everything is alright.

	15-12-2002 07:58									#14
	Re: Please Read: Anti-Parasite Feature Support Apolyton, buy Galactic Civilizations

quote: Originally posted by MarkG The best(and free) removal tool for parasite is Adaware http://www.lavasoft.de/

I've found SpyBot: Search and Destroy to be better.

[Edit: I have no messages either, but then again, I use Opera ]

	15-12-2002 08:31									#15
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hmph. i've been using opera now for a while, but i still had numerous parasites on my IE.....probably one of the reasons i was so desperate to find an alternative in the first place

great job mark. adaware didn't pick any of these up (), and after numerous dos prompts and restartings, i've managed to remove all of them.

_{note: even though IE's working properly now, it's still crap}

	15-12-2002 10:44									#16
	Re: Please Read: Anti-Parasite Feature Full PM-box? Change here!

quote: Originally posted by MarkG Note: this is only for IE users The best(and free) removal tool for parasite is Adaware http://www.lavasoft.de/

To IE community (me included): Is time to change to Mozilla ( http://www.mozilla.org ) or opera ( http://www.opera.com ) browsers. Are more fast, secure and reliable than our IE. I can assure that you'll enjoy the. Try them now!!

	15-12-2002 14:29									#17
	Browse Apolyton AD-FREE

Xarxo has the clue. I've put a good word for Mozilla every now and then when this issue comes up and I have to say that the ultimate reason for most crap related to MSIE has to do with ActiveX and also cookies if you don't enforce any strict policies. Right now I also recommend the light weight version of Mozilla's Gecko GUI; Phoenix. It's very light and it works well. Also a good choice is Mozilla 1.2.1. At least so far it's working great. If you prefer something abit more commercial, Netscape 7.01 is a good choice too. After using Opera 7 Beta for ~1 month now, I can recommend it too, but I find some of the functions abit illogical for a old Netscape/Mozilla user. However you get used to it and it works well. The only minus are the ads as the free version is adware. Also blocking any pop-ups is easier in Mozilla/Netscape, but Opera is still far better than MSIE.

	15-12-2002 17:47									#18
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Nice feature MarKG and nice one Stefu

	15-12-2002 18:13									#19
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Hmm, I only ever use IE when Opera doesn't work.....but I still have 3 parasites.

Sorted now. Cheers Mark.

	15-12-2002 20:49									#20
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I just use my hostfile (600Kb in size!) to filter out all the ad sites. Works just as well.

	15-12-2002 22:57									#21
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I forgot this place had a frontpage.

No parasites for me. Aren't I lucky`

	15-12-2002 23:23									#22
	Suffering from ads?

hi ,

Mark , dont forget to install the new "tables" & "signature" for lavasoft , ......

say guys , here are some links to keep nasties out ,

www.finjan.com
www.zonelabs.com
www.esafe.com

and if all else fails , just say so

have a nice day

	15-12-2002 23:40									#23
	Tired of ads?

quote: dont forget to install the new "tables" & "signature" for lavasoft

huh?

	15-12-2002 23:51									#24
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hi ,

"referencefile update" , ......

there are new bugs and spyware born every day , so you need those updates in order to stay updated , like with a virus scanner , ....

by the way mark , take a look at http://grc.com , steve gibson is the man to talk to when it comes down to bugs , firewall , etc , .......


have a nice day

	15-12-2002 23:54									#25
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Glad we cleared that up.

	16-12-2002 00:15									#26
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hi ,

Mark , the plus version is only 15 usd from lavasoft and gives even more control !

have a nice day

	16-12-2002 00:54									#27
	Suffering from ads?

Are you on commission or something?

	16-12-2002 01:39									#28
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quote: Originally posted by panag hi , "referencefile update" , ...... there are new bugs and spyware born every day , so you need those updates in order to stay updated , like with a virus scanner , .... by the way mark , take a look at http://grc.com , steve gibson is the man to talk to when it comes down to bugs , firewall , etc , ....... have a nice day

Not to bash panag, but everybody please ignore grc.com and Steve Gibson. He knows next to nothing about internet security. This is a proven fact. grc.com is nothing more than a cheap scam to promote Steve Gibson and his software. It is amazing how many people listen to him. Do a google search for grc or Steve Gibson and you'll quickly find a host of links to sites where the truth about Steve Gibson is "revealed".

If you dont believe me try looking here

Asmodean

	16-12-2002 01:41									#29
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quote: Originally posted by DrSpike Are you on commission or something?

hi ,

, why , intrested to in a job or so

its a great program , but it takes a lot of time to keep it updated , and all that bandwith that those downloads need aint for free , ......
on top of that , with the PRO version you get more out of the program , so why not , ......... usd 15 to get rid of spyware , thats nothing , ....

have a nice day

	16-12-2002 01:46									#30
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quote: Originally posted by Asmodean Not to bash panag, but everybody please ignore grc.com and Steve Gibson. He knows next to nothing about internet security. This is a proven fact. grc.com is nothing more than a cheap scam to promote Steve Gibson and his software. It is amazing how many people listen to him. Do a google search for grc or Steve Gibson and you'll quickly find a holst of links to sites where the truth about Steve Gibson is "revealed". If you dont believe me try looking here Asmodean

hi ,

how strange , if he is really knows nothing , well then why are some people from a certain B Gates firm putting his advice into software , ......
and if he is so bad , why is hit that he found several holes in several programs and that they where plugged within days after he found them , .......
not to mention about the holes that where plugged after some people from apo found some holes , ......
and even if his website and he would be bad , well are you saying then that the worlds top five on comp security is wrong also , ...... strange , .....

well its up to the viewers to decide , ......

have a nice day