McAfee AVERT Stinger 10.0.1.624 is a free tool for Windows designed to detect and remove malware that has already infected a system. It is a portable application that can be run from a USB drive and does not require installation. It is updated regularly to include the latest threats.
Stinger is a software tool used to scan for and remove specific viruses. It is important to note that Stinger is not meant to replace full antivirus software; rather, it is designed to help administrators and users deal with infected systems.
To ensure maximum efficiency, Stinger is built with next-generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally signed DAT files, and scan performance optimizations. The latest version of Stinger comes equipped to detect all known variants of viruses such as BackDoor-AQJ, BackDoor-CEB, BackDoor-CFB, BackDoor-JZ, Bat/Mumu.worm, Exploit-DcomRpc, Exploit-LSASS, IPCScan, IRC/Flood.ap, IRC/Flood.bi, IRC/Flood.cd, NTServiceLoader, PWS-Narod, PWS-Sincom.dll, W32/Anig.worm, W32/Bagle@MM, W32/Blaster.worm (Lovsan), W32/Bugbear@MM, and W32/Deborm.worm.gen among many others.
It is essential to note that Windows ME and XP use a restore utility that backs up selected files automatically to the C:_Restore folder. Therefore, the filename of the Stinger has been changed from "stinger.exe" to "s-t-i-n-g-e-r.exe" to overcome anti-stinger tactics employed by the Sober.p virus. This way, an infected file can be stored in the C:_Restore folder as a backup file, and VirusScan may be unable to remove these files. Disabling the System Restore Utility is crucial to remove the infected files from the C:_Restore folder.
All in all, Stinger is an excellent tool to help maintain a virus-free system. And it can help in identifying and removing viruses that full anti-virus software may not recognize.
To ensure maximum efficiency, Stinger is built with next-generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally signed DAT files, and scan performance optimizations. The latest version of Stinger comes equipped to detect all known variants of viruses such as BackDoor-AQJ, BackDoor-CEB, BackDoor-CFB, BackDoor-JZ, Bat/Mumu.worm, Exploit-DcomRpc, Exploit-LSASS, IPCScan, IRC/Flood.ap, IRC/Flood.bi, IRC/Flood.cd, NTServiceLoader, PWS-Narod, PWS-Sincom.dll, W32/Anig.worm, W32/Bagle@MM, W32/Blaster.worm (Lovsan), W32/Bugbear@MM, and W32/Deborm.worm.gen among many others.
It is essential to note that Windows ME and XP use a restore utility that backs up selected files automatically to the C:_Restore folder. Therefore, the filename of the Stinger has been changed from "stinger.exe" to "s-t-i-n-g-e-r.exe" to overcome anti-stinger tactics employed by the Sober.p virus. This way, an infected file can be stored in the C:_Restore folder as a backup file, and VirusScan may be unable to remove these files. Disabling the System Restore Utility is crucial to remove the infected files from the C:_Restore folder.
All in all, Stinger is an excellent tool to help maintain a virus-free system. And it can help in identifying and removing viruses that full anti-virus software may not recognize.
What's New
Version 10.0.1.624: New release