Alternative to MCShield?

[Node]

Does anyone here know of some good (updated) alternatives to MCShield? It seems as if it was a good piece of software but considering it hasn't been updated in years I'm simply not willing to use it. (I would advise everyone from using it..)

If you happen to have any good alternatives please let me know!

 

[frogboy]

You could try this. UsbFix : Free USB Anti-Malware

it has a good rating at Download UsbFix - MajorGeeks

 

[Elpibe]

I dont know how effective "Avs for USB" are, but you can use a soft like Panda vaccine to dont let the usb to autorun when connected, and an on-demand scanner to see if its infected before execute something.

 

[bobby holla]

I will recommend using Autorun Virus Remover. it is a good piece of software and it is effective as Mcshield
below is their download link.
Free Download - Autorun Virus Remover

 

[brambedkar59]

It seems as if it was a good piece of software but considering it hasn't been updated in years

It is only for USB malwares and the technique for spreading malware through USB hasn't changed much, so there is no need to update it.
SmadAV is good alternative.

 

[Node]

It is only for USB malwares and the technique for spreading malware through USB hasn't changed much, so there is no need to update it.
SmadAV is good alternative.

It's not much about technique in-which it protects but the methods/forms of software has changed and vulnerabilities do persist for older software - which is one of my biggest concerns.

 

[HarborFront]

Does anyone here know of some good (updated) alternatives to MCShield? It seems as if it was a good piece of software but considering it hasn't been updated in years I'm simply not willing to use it. (I would advise everyone from using it..)

If you happen to have any good alternatives please let me know!

Some AVs come with USB protection feature. You can use that.

As for alternative to MCShield you can use USB Disk Security. Just uncheck to prevent it installing some PUP and use its USB protection feature will do.

Most of such USB scanners/cleaners use heuristics so the software don't require to upgrade frequently. And some only scans for autoruns.

 

[Atlas147]

I have been using MC Shield for a long time and it doesn't seem to have any issues for me. Even though it hasn't been updated in a long time, the program is stable and doesn't have much impact on my system.

Also it has caught several USB malware over the years for me, some of which even my AV might have missed. The main feature I like is that it removes any auto run files that are in the USB so basically USB malware would be useless unless you physically run them yourself.

 

[Duotone]

SMADAV
Just completely ignore the scanner...

 

[Maxwell Sien]

It is only for USB malwares and the technique for spreading malware through USB hasn't changed much, so there is no need to update it.
SmadAV is good alternative.

SMADAV
Just completely ignore the scanner...

You know about Smadav too?

 

[frogboy]

SMADAV
Just completely ignore the scanner...

That is a new one for me, I shall be taking a look . Cheers.

 

[Maxwell Sien]

That is a new one for me, I shall be taking a look . Cheers.

Take a look

 

[kev216]

Panda USB Vaccine: ANTIMALWARE: Panda USB Vaccine - Download FREE - PANDA SECURITY

 

[Duotone]

You know about Smadav too?

Yup I just don't like the scanner useless IMO, USB protection and cleaning is quite good and it's all I needed...

 

[Maxwell Sien]

Yup I just don't like the scanner useless IMO, USB protection and cleaning is quite good and it's all I needed...

Yes, its USB Protection is strong. Its file Scanner isn't good but Its Registry Scanner is good. It can Repair Registry Infection after attacked by malware.

 

[Duotone]

Registry Scanner is good. It can Repair Registry Infection after attacked by malware.

This I'm not sure nor have I tested, its been 4 years since my last infection anyway...

 

[HarborFront]

Panda USB Vaccine: ANTIMALWARE: Panda USB Vaccine - Download FREE - PANDA SECURITY

Better not use. It's too troublesome to unvaccinate

Removing Panda USB Vaccination Without Formatting USB Disk

 

[Atlas147]

Better not use. It's too troublesome to unvaccinate

Removing Panda USB Vaccination Without Formatting USB Disk

Could just format the drive too if it's not too big

 

[HarborFront]

Could just format the drive too if it's not too big

Yes, but if you have an ext HDD/SSD then how?

 

[Sunshine-boy]

If you have an av you won't need any tool.
But for your concern, i can say g data USB keyboard guard
USB Keyboard Guard | Reliable protection against manipulated USB stick