olmec36 Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 Hi everyone, Has anyone ever used this anti-spyware program? I came across it when reading the AntiSpyware test from SpywareWarrior. It did the best out of all the other applications, tested even better than webroot spysweeper. I guess I'll try it out, just curious about any info.Thanks.Giant antispyware Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tg1911 Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 I think, on another thread, B said he was going to try it out, but I don't know if he has, or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sultan_emerr Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 I am trying it now, it has been over ten minites doing a full scan, still not done scanning.Michael Is it done yet??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
olmec36 Posted October 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Well I tried it and it did not find anything, 0 files infected, but I think my system is clean to begin with. It seems pretty good, I think I will try it on an infected machine. I have another system that I can mess up on purpose. Like arachnid40 said, it is probably worth the $30. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
njustice Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 I tried it....found five new items(see link for picture below).First entry: <---Kaspersky, says it's clean.C:\hp\drivers\video\Sis651\AGP\Win2K_XP\LAYOUT.BIN Windows SpyType: Key LoggerThreat Level: SevereSecond entry:<----hmmmm, false positive?Host file redirection of 127.0.0.1 adwords.google.comPossible Hosts File HijackType: SpywareThreat Level: HighThird entry:<----Ok.....I can believe it!BidClix.comType: CookieThreat Level: LowFourth entry:<---Geocities is flagged?GeoCitiesType: CookieThreat Level: LowFifth entry:<----Huh....Hotmail? Passport.comType: CookieThreat Level: LowAll in all....I will uninstall it.Screenshot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sultan_emerr Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 I tried it....found five new items(see link for picture below).First entry: <---Kaspersky, says it's clean.C:\hp\drivers\video\Sis651\AGP\Win2K_XP\LAYOUT.BIN Windows SpyType: Key LoggerThreat Level: SevereSecond entry:<----hmmmm, false positive?Host file redirection of 127.0.0.1 adwords.google.comPossible Hosts File HijackType: SpywareThreat Level: HighThird entry:<----Ok.....I can believe it!BidClix.comType: CookieThreat Level: LowFourth entry:<---Geocities is flagged?GeoCitiesType: CookieThreat Level: LowFifth entry:<----Huh....Hotmail? Passport.comType: CookieThreat Level: LowAll in all....I will uninstall it.Screenshot Thanks for the follow-up report. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Besttechie Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Hi Everyone,This is a post by TomCoyote` at the SpyWare! BeWare! Forums."thoughts on the website http://www.giantcompany.com/go to that link, it adds a GUID to the urlfrom that point on you are tracked on that websiteCNET review, well we know how much that is worth, got two cents?Terms Of Service:Objectionable ContentThe opinions and views expressed by other users of the Service or content providers do not necessarily reflect those of GIANT Company. You waive any claim resulting from your exposure to material on the Service that is offensive, indecent, or otherwise objectionable. You must be at least 18 to view adult-oriented areas of the Service. Why would an anti-spyware company need this disclaimer? are they affiliated with porn sites?My opinion thus far of this product by association from thier website has been that something is not right...."B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
olmec36 Posted December 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 hello everyone, it looks like the ever mighty has just purchased this anti spyware company. Does this mean that Microsoft is finally taking this seriously? Avoid IE, ....Firefox.Microsoft buyout Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tg1911 Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 A follow-up article. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tenmm Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 I read this in the morning paper MS to start charging?? No way will I pay for that which I can get free.(YA Lavasoft and spybot) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RubbeR DuckY Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 Terms Of Service:Objectionable ContentThe opinions and views expressed by other users of the Service or content providers do not necessarily reflect those of GIANT Company. You waive any claim resulting from your exposure to material on the Service that is offensive, indecent, or otherwise objectionable. You must be at least 18 to view adult-oriented areas of the Service. Why would an anti-spyware company need this disclaimer? are they affiliated with porn sites?My opinion thus far of this product by association from thier website has been that something is not right...."B Or they just like swearing.. either way.. that should NOT be in an EULA. I gave it a shot.. pretty much same results as njustice (passport and geocities flagged) and some false positives. It also finds imesh.. (so does pestpatrol... connection??). And now that Microsoft bought it.. i think i'll keep my ducky hands off.Well theres MY 2 cents Quote Link to post Share on other sites
olmec36 Posted December 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 Terms Of Service:Objectionable ContentThe opinions and views expressed by other users of the Service or content providers do not necessarily reflect those of GIANT Company. You waive any claim resulting from your exposure to material on the Service that is offensive, indecent, or otherwise objectionable. You must be at least 18 to view adult-oriented areas of the Service. Why would an anti-spyware company need this disclaimer? are they affiliated with porn sites?My opinion thus far of this product by association from thier website has been that something is not right...."BOr they just like swearing.. either way.. that should NOT be in an EULA. I gave it a shot.. pretty much same results as njustice (passport and geocities flagged) and some false positives. It also finds imesh.. (so does pestpatrol... connection??). And now that Microsoft bought it.. i think i'll keep my ducky hands off.Well theres MY 2 cents Thats all the approval I need..Always Firefox....never IE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
X-Cannon Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 So I hear that M$ is giving away GIANT for free but only if you have a valid Win XP installed. Now there saying it's in BETA so does that mean that when they're ready there going to sell it or is it going to be free for sometime? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thesidekickcat Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 I read that it is only good till July 31st, then they may start selling it. I wonder if it will be a pain in the neck to uninstall if you decide to not buy it? And how many nagging popups will you get to buy it?If they are so keen on security for their customers, then they should have it free, as well as the coming antivirus. But I wouldn't hold my breath for that to happen.Get Spybot Search and Destroy, and Adaware, etc for free. Good track records. And if you want to pay money, then donate to them. I imagine the antivirus people, like Symantec, will be doing their best to outdo whatever antispyware products, etc. that Microsoft comes out with to stay ahead of the new competition. I trust them more than Microsoft anyhow.God bless everyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nancy McAleavey Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Be careful with where you place your trust. Ad-Aware recently rescinded their WhenU detection, without warning, only to reinstate it later. CA did the same with Gator. Going back a bit, Symantec stopped detecting Netbus....http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcen....as.trojan.htmlThere's been a rash recently of rescinded detections by several anti-spyware companies. Check their detections and policies regarding detection before you depend on them. You could be let down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blim Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Hi Nancy,Welcome to the Forums!!! Hope you will like it here and hope to hear more from you. And regarding your post, I suppose maybe that's the reason why the experts recommend more than one spyware program, hopefully one will catch what another won't. Thank you for the info--I learn something every day here. Liz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nancy McAleavey Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Hi Nancy,Welcome to the Forums!!! Hope you will like it here and hope to hear more from you.Thanks. I'll be happy to help where I can.And regarding your post, I suppose maybe that's the reason why the experts recommend more than one spyware program, hopefully one will catch what another won't. Thank you for the info--I learn something every day here. Liz Hi Nancy,Welcome to the Forums!!! Hope you will like it here and hope to hear more from you.Hi Liz....Thanks. I'll be as helpful as I can.And regarding your post, I suppose maybe that's the reason why the experts recommend more than one spyware program, hopefully one will catch what another won't. Thank you for the info--I learn something every day here. LizThere's a lot of good -and not always expensive- software, and it's usually the easiest and best solution for a lot of problems for most people. Add to that the time it saves compared to downloading, running, posting and waiting for help with a Hijackthis log. With some trojans that connect out to seek their clients once they've executed there is *no* time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salah Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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