is there a memory scanner?

[truthseeker]

Is there a virus, trojan, keylogger, spyware memory scanner, that just scans RAM, and not the entire HDD?

Thank you

[NAMOR]

Comodo BoClean

http://www.comodo.com/boclean/boclean.html

[jrmhng]

BOClean just scans memory. SAS does a memory scan first before the HDD scan.

[Someone]

Hi

I think PC Tools AV version 5 beta has a memory scanner like BoClean.

[hex_614]

Avira Antivir and AVG first scan's memory before proceeding with the usual scan.

[truthseeker]

-{ Quote: "Avira Antivir and AVG first scan's memory before proceeding with the usual scan." }-

Sorry for any misunderstanding. I didn't mean a memory scanner within an AV program.

I was looking for a program that only does memory scanning. This saves me downloading and installing an AV.

[Macstorm]

-{ Quote: "Sorry for any misunderstanding. I didn't mean a memory scanner within an AV program.

I was looking for a program that only does memory scanning. This saves me downloading and installing an AV." }-
ThreatExpert Memory Scanner (http://www.pctools.com/memory-scanner/) ???

[lodore]

-{ Quote: "ThreatExpert Memory Scanner (http://www.pctools.com/memory-scanner/) ???" }-
beta from pctools i say avoid

[jrmhng]

-{ Quote: "Sorry for any misunderstanding. I didn't mean a memory scanner within an AV program.

I was looking for a program that only does memory scanning. This saves me downloading and installing an AV." }-

Well that leaves BOClean. However I'm not sure it will cover enough malware for you to use it as the only program if you are looking at a black listing approach.

[Macstorm]

-{ Quote: "beta from pctools i say avoid" }-
Well every 'beta' should be treated as is, yet added double risk it coming from PCTools :P

[C.S.J]

Drweb cureit, its free and requires no installation. ;)

scans memory as soon as its loaded, then you can 'choose' if you wish, to scan a harddrive etc.

[truthseeker]

-{ Quote: "Well every 'beta' should be treated as is, yet added double risk it coming from PCTools :P" }-

Why do you indicate that anything that comes from PCTools should be treated with caution?

[truthseeker]

-{ Quote: "Well that leaves BOClean. However I'm not sure it will cover enough malware for you to use it as the only program if you are looking at a black listing approach." }-

I found one. It's called Dr.Web Cureit!

http://freedrweb.com/cureit/

[truthseeker]

-{ Quote: "Drweb cureit, its free and requires no installation. ;)

scans memory as soon as its loaded, then you can 'choose' if you wish, to scan a harddrive etc." }-

Yeah, good one, I just came across this too. It ran and reported my whole system as clean :-)

I also did a free online scan at eset (NOD32) and Kaspersky. All reported clean system :)

[Macstorm]

-{ Quote: "Why do you indicate that anything that comes from PCTools should be treated with caution?" }-
I was sorta joking don't take it too serious.
I remember to have tried their SpywareDoctor AS years ago which left a bunch of files after uninstallation, overall not a good impression.

[truthseeker]

-{ Quote: "I was sorta joking don't take it too serious.
I remember to have tried their SpywareDoctor AS years ago which left a bunch of files after uninstallation, overall not a good impression." }-

I installed the PCtools Firewall and I have never ever experienced such a negative issues than I had with it. I removed it and now use Webroot firewall instead. I would never install PCtools again.

[bellgamin]

-{ Quote: "I was sorta joking don't take it too serious." }-Not so funny. People at PCT are trying to make an honest living. If you have something specific, fine. Otherwise -- have mercy. Innuendos can be very damaging.

[Macstorm]

-{ Quote: "Not so funny. People at PCT are trying to make an honest living. If you have something specific, fine. Otherwise -- have mercy. Innuendos can be very damaging." }-
Sorry, I never meant it to go that way.
I had a bad experience with their software, that's all.

[truthseeker]

-{ Quote: "Sorry, I never meant it to go that way.
I had a bad experience with their software, that's all." }-

Macstory, please never apologise for sharing your personal feelings. We live in a democracy, and law was set under the constitution. We live in a liberal democracy which means freedom of expression is allowed and welcome.

If you have had a negative experience with something, then please share what it was. Dont let anyone bully you to keep silent. We do not live in a dictatorship.

I also shared my negative experience with PCTools and I will never install it again.

[Macstorm]

-{ Quote: "Macstory, please never apologise for sharing your personal feelings. We live in a democracy, and law was set under the constitution. We live in a liberal democracy which means freedom of expression is allowed and welcome.

If you have had a negative experience with something, then please share what it was. Dont let anyone bully you to keep silent. We do not live in a dictatorship.

I also shared my negative experience with PCTools and I will never install it again." }-
Some users feel offended by some comments (they think) 'targeting' their favorite apps or vendors.

I understand your point and i agree, but if someone felt bad i just apologized (nothing to do with personal feelings) as good manners dictate. ;)

As for your original question, have you been served well? ;D

[truthseeker]

-{ Quote: "Some users feel offended by some comments (they think) 'targeting' their favorite apps or vendors.

I understand your point and i agree, but if someone felt bad i just apologized (nothing to do with personal feelings) as good manners dictate. ;)

As for your original question, have you been served well? ;D" }-

Yes I have used a few applications now to check my system and all is clean :)