Hitman Pro : Scans out Malware from a PC with Bitdefender

[trainbus120]

God!!! I thought I was safe as I had bitdefender internet security. But my recent test with Hitman Pro proved me wrong. Following is the screenshot!!!

 

[viktik]

Context menu scan does not scan files inside a subfolder.

 

[Mateotis]

It doesn't look that severe, haha. Only one rogue registry entry, the rest is adware settings (not files), which BD doesn't detect.

Glad you've learnt the importance of a second-opinion scanner.

 

[trainbus120]

It doesn't look that severe, haha. Only one rogue registry entry, the rest is adware settings (not files), which BD doesn't detect.

Glad you've learnt the importance of a second-opinion scanner.

Yup!!! Even I am.

 

[Neno]

I was a BitDefender user for a long time (Total/IS), but a few moths ago I lost my trust in it almost completely (nasty malware got trough it).

 

[trainbus120]

I was a BitDefender user for a long time (Total/IS), but a few moths ago I lost my trust in it almost completely (nasty malware got trough it).

Yes, I agree. It seems it now only has a name to boost of.

 

[Ink]

Did you manage to remove the unwanted software from your PC?

 

[trainbus120]

Did you manage to remove the unwanted software from your PC?

There was a rouge registry key and several tracking cookies. A screenshot of the same has been provided in the posts above.

 

[Ink]

OK, good to know you removed it.

Also can I note, your reviews appears to be very brief, could you elaborate more on the Pros/Cons?

The Good:
Scanned out malware from a system which already has bitdefender installed
The Bad:
Testing under way

Testing underway? What do you mean and how is this Bad?

Pros
+ Free download, no registration, can be used as portable or installed.
+ Small download, multi-engine, cloud-based.
+ Anti-ransomware provided by KickStart.
+ No license required for report only scans.
+ You can set up scheduled start-up scans.
+ Option to enter your VirusTotal API key, if you have one.
+ Early Warning Score for expert users.
+ Can provide protection against the LNK exploit for Windows PCs that have not applied this security patch.
+ PUP detection enabled by default, many Antivirus software have this disabled and may allow unwanted software on your PC.

Cons
- Activation required for threat removal (starts 30-day trial).
- Context menu scan fails to scan sub-folders of selected folder.
- Some engines can create FPs, be careful before removal.
- Tracking cookies enabled by default, can be considered a scare tactic.

Limitations
- Cannot be used on certain corporate networks, ie. HMP is for home use only.

Screenshots:

Hope to see more detailed reviews.

 

[trainbus120]

OK, good to know you removed it.

Also can I note, your reviews appears to be very brief, could you elaborate more on the Pros/Cons?


Testing underway? What do you mean and how is this Bad?

Pros
+ Free download, no registration, can be used as portable or installed.
+ Small download, multi-engine, cloud-based.
+ Anti-ransomware provided by KickStart.
+ No license required for report only scans.
+ You can set up scheduled start-up scans.
+ Option to enter your VirusTotal API key, if you have one.
+ Early Warning Score for expert users.
+ Can provide protection against the LNK exploit for Windows PCs that have not applied this security patch.
+ PUP detection enabled by default, many Antivirus software have this disabled and may allow unwanted software on your PC.

Cons
- Activation required for threat removal (starts 30-day trial).
- Context menu scan fails to scan sub-folders of selected folder.
- Some engines can create FPs, be careful before removal.
- Tracking cookies enabled by default, can be considered a scare tactic.

Limitations
- Cannot be used on certain corporate networks, ie. HMP is for home use only.

Screenshots:
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Hope to see more detailed reviews.

Okie... For sure.