Stinger is an utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. Stinger utilizes next generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally signed DAT files, and scan performance optimizations.
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I make this the official forum topic for Stinger
Re: Stinger
http://portableapps.com/news/2015-05-08 ... e-behavior
John T. Haller wrote:McAfee Stinger has been removed from the Portable App Directory due to malware-like behavior. Running the current releases of McAfee Stinger on any Windows PC will automatically install the 'McAfee Validation Trust Protection Service' (mfevtps.exe) to the local machine without a prominent notice to the user.[...]
Re: Stinger
Someone who knows about the Stinger in our database has the same behavior, have not used it in a while?
Re: Stinger
I added a warning to the entry.joby_toss wrote:http://portableapps.com/news/2015-05-08 ... e-behaviorJohn T. Haller wrote:McAfee Stinger has been removed from the Portable App Directory due to malware-like behavior. Running the current releases of McAfee Stinger on any Windows PC will automatically install the 'McAfee Validation Trust Protection Service' (mfevtps.exe) to the local machine without a prominent notice to the user.[...]
Of course it does. The only difference in the PortableApps.com version is that it bundles the PortableApps.com Launcher that tried to* make Stinger stealth.Wolfghost wrote:Someone who knows about the Stinger in our database has the same behavior, have not used it in a while?
* Since Stinger Portable installs a service, it definitely isn't stealth.
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Ok txOf course it does. The only difference in the PortableApps.com version is that it bundles the PortableApps.com Launcher that tried to* make Stinger stealth.
* Since Stinger Portable installs a service, it definitely isn't stealth.
Time to remove Stinger from my archive
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@Wolfy + others in the list below need to down-vote Stinger to get it "removed" from the DB.
› Andrew LeeR5
› WolfghostR5
› carbonizeR5
› guinnessR5
› usdcsR3
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Was about to propose the same, Baas. Currently, active users whose vote makes Stinger visible are:
- Andrew Lee
- carbonize
- guinness
Re: Stinger
In my opinion Stinger should be removed from the database immediately since now it is a serious threat itself.
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I'm not certain it poses a serious threat, but the clandestine installation of a resilient service in the background is hardly what you'd expect from a tool like this. Have also down-voted in the hope it is removed.smaragdus wrote:In my opinion Stinger should be removed from the database immediately since now it is a serious threat itself.
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Agreeallclownsareevil wrote:I'm not certain it poses a serious threat...
Agreeallclownsareevil wrote:...but the clandestine installation of a resilient service in the background is hardly what you'd expect from a tool like this ...
Re: Stinger
Latest version of Stinger reduced file size from 15.458.672 Byte to 9.765.744 Byte.
Does it still install the unwanted Windows service?
... I won't check this out
Does it still install the unwanted Windows service?
... I won't check this out
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And what about "nomen est omen"?Checker wrote:I won't check this out
Re: Stinger
Tested Stinger x64 v12.1.0.1565 on win7x64sp1:
http://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/free ... aptor.aspx
Raptor is still running after Stinger is closed:
If you hit Exit, you'll get a bunch of leftovers.
If you hit Remove RAPTOR, you'll still get a bunch of leftovers.
'Might be Sandboxie's fault, but hey, who would you trust at this point?!
Good news: no trace of mfevtps.exe on my machine.
Bad news: everything else.
http://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/free ... aptor.aspx
Raptor is still running after Stinger is closed:
If you hit Exit, you'll get a bunch of leftovers.
If you hit Remove RAPTOR, you'll still get a bunch of leftovers.
'Might be Sandboxie's fault, but hey, who would you trust at this point?!
Good news: no trace of mfevtps.exe on my machine.
Bad news: everything else.
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Thank you for testing. I updated the entry accordingly.joby_toss wrote:Tested Stinger x64 v12.1.0.1565 on win7x64sp1:
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