Security news and informationSpyware Removal Tool Has Been Stolen
Smitrem is a tool created by noahdfear that is used to remove files associated with smitfraud, spy sheriff, psguard, and other related malware. It has been in use for quite a while, though I am unsure of the exact date it was created, and does an excellent job removing these malware.
It has come to light in the past few days that a person named Pcbutts1 has stolen this utility and branded it so that it says he made it. The problem is, this person obviously did not know how to use search and replace as he left noahdfear’s name, as well as other people who helped with the tool, in the script.
Further research into Pcbutts shows that he is a flamer and a troll and is commonly seen on the Microsoft newsgroups offering bad advice, ripping off other’s work, and offering downloads for programs that he has no right to offer for download. If you run into this character, please avoid any advice he may have to offer.
As more information about this comes to light, I will update this blog.
For those who want to know the correct tool to use, this is a direct link to noahdfear’s smitrem program.
If you would like to make a complaint about this to the hosting company for pcbutt’s website, you can send it to the following information:
Mr. Scott Knowles
Interland Shared Abuse Department
Interland, Inc.
303 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30303
voice: 404-260-2477, opt 9 (ext 5260)
abuse@interland.com
