virus scanning programs
CGvirusscan 1.1
CGvirusscan is a user-friendly, secure and reliable (and reasonably effective) virus scanner for the CommuniGate Pro web server. more>>
CGvirusscan 1.1 is a user-friendly, secure and reliable (and reasonably effective) virus scanner for the CommuniGate Pro web server.
It relies on Virex and the Unix "munpack" utility ((C) Copyright 1993,1994 by Carnegie Mellon University, All Rights Reserved). While "munpack" is included, you'll need to buy your own copy of Virex. Incoming messages are decoded and scanned against whatever Virex DAT file is currently installed. If a virus is found, the sender is notified, a log entry is created, and a copy of the message is stored. As an added bonus, a script for automatically updating Virex DAT files is also included. This may even be of some use to people who aren't using CommuniGate Pro.
This program has worked remarkably well on the server for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University for roughly six months. It scans around 25,000-30,000 messages a day on a 500MHz G4.
Requirements:
- Mac OS X 10.0 or higher
- Mac OS X Server 10.0 or higher
- Virex 7.0 munpack (included)
Zebra scanner 2.0.2
Zebra scanner - Scan your Mac for trojans more>>
Zebra scanner is intended to search for applications, hidden behind another extension than app . It checks if any of the files in the selected folder(s) has either the real extension .app or the file type APPL. In Mac OS >= 10.3 the program also checks if the item is considered an executable by the OS which can be activated by double-click or otherwise.
The program is meant to be a fast and easy way to retrieve trojan viruses, disguised as an image, MP3, movie, folder etc. thus avoiding that a hidden application can be double clicked by accident and do damage to your Computer. Zebra scanner can also examine classic data.
Enhancements:
- Tiger compatibility.
SANE scanner frontend 1.2b
SANE scanner frontend is a potential and easy to use tool for you if your scanner is useless in OS X thanks to UMAX. more>>
SANE scanner frontend 1.2b is a potential and easy to use tool for you if your scanner is useless in OS X thanks to UMAX.
This program can scan without all the hassle of terminal! It is very basic but does the job.
Before using this program, you need to download the libraries. Mattias Ellert has compiled sets for OS X and packaged them up. You can get them here. You need to download the binary file for SANE, and if your scanner is USB, the binary of libusb. Choose carefully the versions for your operating system.
- Direct access to the SANE library (better multiple scanner support, scanner detection)
- Preferences (you can choose what to do after a scan)
- Removed Settings window (buggy)
- Added Settings drawer (less settings, less buggy)
- Added a nice icon near the scanner name in the scanner list (nice!)
- Lots of bug fixing, almost everything under the surface has changed
- Please note this is a beta release. The reason is to fix any bugs that might come up.
Requirements:
- Mac OS X 10.1 or later
- A SANE supported scanner.
tvtv TV Program Widget 1.2
tvtv TV Program Widget - Shows German TV program EPG, programs your PVR more>>
It allows you to group and sort channels to your needs. Set reminders, mark programs, or set recordings for your elgato eyeTV product.
A real powerful widget that allows all features from the website like searching, defining your own search filters, and more.
License:Freeware
Virex 7 Scripts 1.06
Helps automate some aspects of Virex 7. more>>
Periodic commands will not occur when the Mac is asleep. Make sure you leave your computer on at night if you want the maintenance scripts to run. These scripts are donationware.
Virex Folder Scan Scripts 1.0.1
Virex Folder Scan Scripts - AppleScript to autoscan downloaded files more>>
You can attach this script to multiple folders, I use my desktop and my Erage attachments folder.
Enhancements:
- added a file/folder size compare loop for the downloads. It compares file sizes every 3 seconds, and when they match, downloads done, scan. This is obviously not foolproof, especially on balky modem lines, but if need be, I can increase this. just email me, jwelch@mit.edu, and let me know.
Virus Out 1.0.2
Virus Out - Concerned about viruses running amok on your Mac more>>
Virus Out will take you on a wild safari through your Mac in search of these elusive bandits. When you see a virus, be quick to squash it before it has a chance to cause harm.
If you are lucky, you may even recover some funds those little guys have stolen in their journeys.
For use in those situations where your finger is simply not good enough, we include a free can of Virus Out spray with each trial use! If needed, you can use recovered funds dropped by the viruses to purchase more cans of Virus Out. Alternatively you can keep the funds to help boost you virus removal performance rating!
NOTE: Please note that Virus Out is a satirical game, with completely fictitious characters and concepts. In plain terms, it does not search for viruses in your computer, you do not actively remove any viruses from your system, and none of your files will be harmed by playing this game.
Main features:
- Makes your mouse feel more appreciated
- Turns your Finder into a virtual playground
- Simplistic game play is fun for virus hunters of all ages
- Compete against the world in the Virus Out Hall of Fame
- Youll never look at your Mac the same way again.
Virex 6 Virus Definitions 5/1/07
Virex 6 Virus Definitions - Virus defs for Virex 6.2 more>>
To protect yourself against these virus threats, download and install the latest Virus Update file every month.
They hold information that allows the program Virex to eliminate the newest viruses, trojan horses, and other harmful things on your computer.
Virex 7 Virus Definitions 08/01/07
Virex 7 Virus Definitions - Update Virex for Mac OS X with the latest virus definitions more>>
Virex Virus Definitions are released as needed. Also known as a DAT file, they hold information that allows the program Virex to eliminate the newest viruses, trojan horses, and other harmful things on your computer.
This update package replaces the virus definition (DAT) files and the virus-scanning engine within your Virex 7 installation.
These items help Virex to keep your Apple computer free of viruses, Trojan horses and other malicious code.
License:Freeware
hardscan 1.0
Utility to detect open ports if netstat may be compromised more>> Utility to detect open ports if netstat may be compromised
Hardscan is a local netstat replacement that scans for open ports the hard way: by binding to each of them and attempting to handshake with itself.
Hardscan is meant to be useful in a situation where you may have been rooted, rendering the output of netstat and other security tools untrustworthy.
If the program is unable to handshake with itself, for whatever reason (perhaps something intercepted the handshake, perhaps something was already running on that port, etc) it is an indicator that tcp or udp port being checked is already in use.
Although this could be a trojan, virus, or hacker connection, it is also quite possible that it is a legitimate connection.
As the "Ephemeral" high-numbered ports are scanned as well, there is a chance that any outgoing activity (for instance browsing the web while the scan is running) will be picked up.
Of particular note in this program is "--fast" mode. In this state, the scanner does not attempt to handshake with itself, and thusly is not detecting as rigorously.
In theory the OS could be lying to the scanner and simply saying that the socket was opened succesfully, but in practice most trojans are not going to be that sophisticated. Fast mode trades off this verification in order to run much, much, much faster.
System requirements:
- Python
Epson Scan to File 1.00E
Epson Scan to File is a distinguished and tractable application for Mac OS X that allows you to scan and save images from EPSON scanners. more>>
Epson Scan to File 1.00E is a distinguished and tractable application for Mac OS X that allows you to scan and save images from EPSON scanners.
Virex Definitions 071001
Virex Definitions is a userfriendly, secure and reliable antivirus application. more>>
Virex Definitions 071001 is a userfriendly, secure and reliable antivirus application. Virus Update files contain up-to-date virus signatures and other information for Virex to use to protect your computer against the thousands of computer viruses in circulation and against the hundreds of new viruses that emerge between updates. Network Associates releases new Virus Update files each month. To protect yourself against these virus threats, download and install the latest Virus Update file every month.
clamAVscan 1.0
clamAVscan - Filter email through Clam AntiVirus scanner more>>
The tradeoff is speed virus complexity.
Infected mail:
- subject is prefixed with "***INFECTED***"
- is tagged as "Junk"
- is moved to mailbox "Junk"

iAntiVirus Free Edition 1.36
iAntiVirus Free Edition 1.36 is a useful tool, which can help you protect your PC and your personal information from the most nefarious cyber-threats. more>>
iAntiVirus Free Edition 1.36 is a useful tool, which can help you protect your PC and your personal information from the most nefarious cyber-threats. iAntiVirus provides free real-time protection and comprehensive system scanning to ensure your Mac remains safe and virus free. The iAntiVirus database has been designed from the ground up to detect and remove Mac specific threats. This enables a high level of protection whilst keeping memory footprint and resource usage at a minimum.
The iAntiVirus database is not cluttered with signatures for Windows specific threats which your Mac is already immune against. This means you get the protection you need without the extra resource required to process the threats that are not relevant your Mac. iAntiVirus protects you against Mac specific viruses, worms, Trojans, keyloggers, dialers, spyware, adware, toolbars and hijackers like the Mac DNS-Changer trojan. Version 1.2 improves performance and fixes conflict with Time Machine.
Major Features:
- A variety of scan options
- You may perform a variety of scan types using iAntiVirus, this allows you to strike a balance between the time taken to complete a scan, and its thoroughness.
- Real-time protection
- IntelliGuard protects your Mac against infections in real time. Whenever an infection is detected and blocked, an alert is displayed below the system menu bar. IntelliGuard automatically places detected infections in quarantine, works silently in the background and uses minimal system resources.
- Quarantine
- iAntiVirus quarantines all detected infections, allowing you to easily view and restore items in the case of a false positive (for example: when scanning with engine heuristics set to high).
- Automatic Smart Updates
- Frequent updates to detect and guard computers against new threats and viruses as well as provide enhancements to iAntiVirus are automatically installed and downloaded through the Smart Update function. Threat signatures are updated within hours of a high risk malware outbreak to protect you from the latest online threats.
- Low resource usage
- When in monitoring mode iAntiVirus has been designed to work silently in the background, threats are blocked and removed without any system impact, while only a small alert window is displayed to advise you that your Mac has been protected against an attack
Once your computer has been infected, a virus or worm will usually attempt to spread itself to ... protection and comprehensive system scanning to ensure your Mac remains safe and virus free
system scanning to ensure your Mac remains safe and virus free. iAntiVirus 1.3.5 -. to ensure your Mac remains safe and virus free. Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5 or laterUpdate-Virex Definitions 1.0
Update-Virex Definitions - Virus Definitions file management more>>
If yours is older, then the newer version will replace your version of the Definitions file.
Completly freeware.