Dr.Web CureIt! can now see what malware is trying to hide

Doctor Web has updated its free utility Dr.Web CureIt! to introduce a unique feature—the ability to scan files and folders that virus makers add to antivirus exclusions lists.  This is a major step in tackling more sophisticated threats that seek to disable information security software to ensure they operate unhindered in the system.

The new feature was inspired by the success of Dr.Web FixIt!—the product employed by Doctor Web's experts to investigate information security incidents and eliminate complex infections. Many malicious programs attempt to add their own executable files to the antivirus exclusions list as soon as they get into a system. By doing so, they deceive the antivirus and make it ignore malicious objects, which allows attackers to steal data, encrypt files or use the device as a botnet node.

How the new feature works:

1. When the scan is started, Dr.Web CureIt! will automatically examine the exclusions lists of Microsoft Defender or any other antivirus found in the system.
2. Then all files and folders found on these lists are thoroughly scanned by the Dr.Web antivirus engine.
3. If a malicious object is detected among the exclusions, Dr.Web CureIt! notifies the user and removes the threat.

This feature can be of vital importance for ordinary users who may be unaware that their security software has been compromised. Now, even if a trojan is hiding in plain sight, Dr.Web CureIt! will be able to expose and neutralize it.

What’s coming next: emergency expert aid for Linux

Driven by the success of Dr.Web FixIt! under Windows, Doctor Web is also planning to release a full-blown version of the service for Linux to help information security professionals investigate cyberattacks on corporate infrastructures.
Currently you can use Dr.Web FixIt! for Linux to collect system information and send it to our technical support engineers. The utility is now available at https://free.drweb.ru/sysinfo/ 
The new service’s design features will subsequently be used to create a Dr.Web CureIt! version that will enable ordinary users to quickly scan their Linux machines and eliminate any consequences of infection.

You can download the updated version of Dr.Web CureIt! free of charge on our official website: https://free.drweb.com/download+cureit+free/

*Available free of charge for home use only.