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Database update, now detecting CoolWebSearch.iefeatslupdate, CoolWebSearch.keymgrldr and CoolWebSearch.quicken.
Updated detection and documentation for ClientMan.bho1, FreeScratchAndWin .

Major database update, now detecting ClearSearch.bho1, CoolWebSearch.cpan, CoolWebSearch.mtwirl32, CoolWebSearch.olehelp, CoolWebSearch.qttasks, CoolWebSearch.xpsystem, FastSeeker, GonnaSearch, ShopAtHomeSelect.bundle, Tatss, W32.Beagle.A and Zeropopupbar.
Updated detection and documentation for Second Thought Adware.

Major update in The File Database, now describing more that 400 files.

Database update, now detecting IEFeatures, NsUpdate Dialer, PestDoor and Peper Trojan.
Updated detection and documentation for W32.Mydoom.

Database update, now detecting Adgoblin.foontext, Flingstone Bridge, FreeSexDownload, Mshta Dialer, SearchXl, W32.Mimail.Q and W32.Mydoom.
Updated detection and documentation for Downloader.slime and WeatherBug.

Bazooka featured in the LangaList newsletter.

Database update, now detecting aBetterInternet.susp, CoolWebSearch.alfasearch, GMSoft Dialer and Mostrar Dialer.
Updated detection and documentation for aBetterInternet.F and SubSearch.

Documentation update, now describing Safe Mode and %variables% in the glossary.

Database update, now detecting CoolWebSearch.time.
Updated detection and documentation for CoolWebSearch.ld, PromulGate, PowerSearch, Scbar, SmartSearch, UCMore 3.0 and WinEssential.

Database update, now detecting CoolWebSearch.sys, CoolWebSearch.ehttp and Crocopop.
Updated detection and documentation for Global Dialer and Viewpoint Media Player.

Database update, now detecting A Better Internet.F, Apropos.bho, CoolWebSearch.ctrlpan and Smartsearch.iexplorer.
Updated detection and documentation for Global Dialer, HuntBar and Secupd Hijacker.

Major database update, now detecting AutoStartup, ClickToSearch, ConfigSys, CoolWebSearch.xplugin, EasyWWW, Secupd Hijacker, SmartSearch and Sysu Adware.
Updated detection and documentation for AdRoar, BrowserAid, Cydoor, FavoriteMan, MPGCom Toolbar, Spoolsvv and Transponder.

An archive of Bazooka logs has been published. From now on all logs of importance will be published in the archive and the Bazooka Spyware Encyclopedia will reference these logs to strengthen the statements made about the spywares and their properties. There are only a few logs at the moment. About 150 logs will be added shortly.

Bazooka 1.13 beta available for the brave. Minor changes in the user interface, improved reporting in the Bazooka log and a new installer. If you run into any problems with the beta, please let me know. Download here!

Database update, now detecting DownloadPlus, OnSrvr, SysLaunch, WinStartup and W32.Sobig.e.
Updated detection and documentation for CoolWebSearch.control, IGetNet, PromulGate and Xupiter.

Database update, now detecting AdRoar and DreamPopper.
Updated detection and documentation for Comet Cursor, HelpExpress, Look2me and NetPal.

Database update, now detecting CoolWebSearch.control, CoolWebSearch.madfinder and WinFavorites.
Updated detection and documentation for CoolWebSearch, PowerSearch, SuperBar and WurldMedia.

Database update, now detecting CoolWebSearch.DNSE. CoolWebSearch.DNSErr. Malpayo Backdoor, SearchSeekFind, Surebar, Syscpy Spammer and Wnad.
Updated detection and documentation for HuntBar.ctoolb.

Database update, now detecting CoolWebSearch.excel10.
Updated detection and documentation for ClipGenie, Gator, and IETray.

Major database update, now detecting ClientMan.b99, ClientMan.msmc, CoolWebSearch.iefeatsl, Dreaping, InstantAccess Dialer.E, InstantAccess Dialer.F, regsvc32, SearchWWW.vbs, Spoolsvv and Syscm.
Updated detection and documentation for Apropos, BonziBuddy, Cydoor, EasyDates, GratisWare, Internet Optimizer, IstBar, MediaLoads, MySearch Bar, OnFlow, PurityScan, SearchWWW and WurldMedia.

Database update, now detecting LizardBar and SpyBan.
Updated detection and documentation for Adbreak, Booked Space, Buddy Picture and Look2Me

Database update, now detecting Clientman.bho1, Clientman.bho2, GSim, IE SearchBar, ILookup.belop, InstantAccess Dialer.D, SafeSurfing, SeekSeek.b and WinEssential.
Updated detection and documentation for Comet Cursor, Custom Toolbar, Free History Cleaner and Magic Control.

Database update, now detecting ILookup.bmeb, ILookup.windec32, Jeired, Look2Me, NavExt and Newton Knows.Bar.
Updated detection and documentation for ClockSync, E2Give, Free Scratch and Win and Lycos SideSearch.

Database update, now detecting BuddyPicture, CoolWebSearch.ld, MySearch Bar.C and OpenSite.
Updated detection and documentation for InternetOptimizer, My Search Bar and My Search Bar.B.

Database update, now detecting Aornum.B, Coulomb Dialer, Real Spy Monitor, W32.Holar and W32.HLLW.Gemel.
Updated detection and documentation for IEPlugin and Xupiter.

Database update, now detecting MDDialer, SeekSeek and PrizeSurfer.
Updated detection and documentation for DownloadWare, MagicControl, Meridian, NetRatings, Spector, WinPup and ZipClix.

Database update, now detecting PCWeasel, Tiny Key Logger and WinSpy.
Updated detection and documentation for Global Dialer, IEPlugin, Internet Optimizer, MPGCom Toolbar and Xupiter.

Database update, now detecting Family Keylogger, Home Keylogger, KeySpec and NetSpy.
Updated detection and documentation for Common Name, Instant Access Dialer and Mirar Toolbar.

Database update, now detecting BackWeb Client, BlowSearch and PowerSearch.
Updated detection and documentation for NetVizor and Mirar Toolbar.

Database update, now detecting Exact Search Bar.B, Exact Search Bar.C, ExpExt, ExPup, Targetsoft.Inetadpt and Targetsoft.winhost32.
Updated detection and documentation for ActualNames, Exact Search Bar, Httper and ToolbarCC.

Database update, now detecting Coder Dialer and DownloadWare.B.
Updated detection and documentation for AdGoblin, Httper, IGetNet, Internet Washer Pro, ShopNav, TVT Media Display, UCMore and WurldMedia.

Database update, now detecting AdultLinks and Mumakill.
Updated detection and documentation for Bargain Buddy, BookedSpace, Global Dialer, iGetNet, Mirar Toolbar, n-Case and PromulGate.

Database update, now detecting CommonName.cnbabe, CommonName.winnet, WebSearch Toolbar.b, WebSearch Toolbar.bho1, WebSearch Toolbar.bho2 and WebSearch Toolbar.EmailPlug.
Updated detection and documentation for AdGoblin, CometCursor, CoolWebSearch, Ebates Moe Money Maker, HuntBar, SaveNow and WebSearchToolbar.

Database update, now detecting A Better Internet.B, A Better Internet.C, A Better Internet.D, A Better Internet.E and Mirar Toolbar.B.
Updated detection and documentation for IncrediFind and Transponder.

Database update, now detecting KeenValue.Updater, MySearch Bar.B, My Search Installer.B, My Search Installer.C, PerfectNav, TOPicks.B and WebSavings.
Updated detection and documentation for Adtomi, FlySwat and NetPal.

Database update, now detecting Free History Cleaner, InstantAccess Dialer.C, NVDialer, Svezia Dialer and Winpup.
Updated detection and documentation for Adtomi.

Database update, now detecting SmartPops, InstantAccess Dialer.B, TritionToy, WebDialer and XLocator.
Updated detection and documentation for DownloadWare and InstantAccess Dialer.

Database update, now detecting 2020 Search, Aureate.Radiate.A, Aureate.Radiate.B, IncrediFind and IpDill.
Updated detection and documentation for Apropos, BookedSpace, IETray and WebHancer.

Database update, now detecting Acceleration Soft, AdTools, DyFuCa, HelpExpress, Madise, SecretCrush and SWBar.
Updated detection and documentation for Adtomi and Internet Optimizer.

Database update, now detecting ChatBlocker, Huntbar.btiein, Huntbar.ctoolb, KeyloggerPro, NETObserve, NetVizor, iSpyNOW, SpyAgent, SpyAnywhere, SpyBuddy, WebMail Spy and WebSearch Toolbar.
Updated detection and documentation for PowerStrip and WurldMedia.

Database update, now detecting BrowserAid.Rundll, DateManager, Gator eWallet, PowerStrip, PrecisionTime and WeatherScope.
Updated detection and documentation for Alexa Toolbar, Gain, ISTBar, P2P Networking and StarDialer.

Bazooka 1.12 released. A few minor bugs have been fixed.

Database update, now detecting Mirar Toolbar, SearchAndBrowse, SearchExplorer, SearchScout Toolbar.
Updated detection and documentation for Alexa Toolbar, AutoSearch, BrowserAid, CometCursor, ExactSearch Bar, HuntBar, MySearch Bar, Qidion, SuperBar, WinShow,

Database update, now detecting ClockSync and WhenUSearch.
Updated detection and documentation for DownloadWare, NavHelper and WildTangent.

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Database update, now detecting GlobalDialer, PromulGate, STARR Keylogger, SystemSoap Pro, TCPDetect AdClicker and TinyBar.
Updated detection and documentation for DownloadWare, Httper, IGetNet, n-Case, Praize Toolbar, ShopNav, Total Velocity Hijacker and ZipClix.

Major database update, now detecting Instant Access Dialer, NavHelper, TrackBack Adware, Wengs, Virtual Bouncer, W32.HLLW.Respan, W32.HLLW.Gaobot.BH, W32.Mimail.C, W32.Mimail.D and W32.Mimail.E.
Updated detection and documentation for Apropos and Onflow.

Major database update, now detecting 007 Spy Software, Employee Watcher, ICE Remote Spy, Is My Mate Cheating Online Keylogger, Key Logger Buddy Pro, KidWatcher, MateWatcher, ICE Remote Spy, Spector, Spy software 4 Parents, Spy Anytime PC Spy, WeatherCast, XPC Spy Keylogger and XPC Spy Keylogger Pro.
Updated detection and documentation for Gator, IEDriver, MapiSvc, MemoryMeter, Total Velocity Hijacker and TV Media Display.

Database update, now detecting Cydoor, MPGCom Toolbar and PRW Hijacker.
Updated detection and documentation for Cool Web Search, HuntBar, IGetNet, NewDotNet, My Search Installer, WeatherBug and Wurld Media.

Bazooka 1.11 released. Minor bug fixes.

Database update, now detecting FlySwat, IEPlugin, W32.HLLW.Gaobot.AZ, W32.Wintoo.Worm and W32.VBS.Noteup.A.
Updated detection and documentation for Exact Search Bar, FlashTrack and RedV Easy Install.

Database update, now detecting Adtest, Downloader.Slime, Download Receiver, Internet Optimizer, MapiSvc, Meridian, StarDialer and W32.HLLW.Torvil.
Updated detection and documentation for BargainBuddy, b3d Projector, BonziBuddy, Exact Search Bar, FreeScratchAndWin, n-Case, ShopAtHomeSelect, Transponder and ZyncosMark.

Major database update, now detecting Date Regon and InetSpeak.
Updated detection and documentation for ABetterInternet, BookedSpace and WeatherBug.

Database update, now detecting KeenValue, MyPageFinder, Trojan.Myss.B, W32.Galil.C, W32.Gramos, W32.IRQBot.B, W32.HLLW.Daboom, W32.HLLW.Gaobot.AO, W32.HLLW.Syney.B, W32.Randex.P and W32.Smibag.Worm.

Major database update, now detecting 7Search, AdGoblin, Alexa Toolbar, CometCursor, CustomToolbar, DeltaBar, Downloader.Dluca.C.
ILookup, Msudpb, SearchEx, SearchSquire, Lycos SideSearch, SpotOn, ShopForGood, SubSearch, W32.HLLW.Donk.B and
W32.Randex.Q.
Updated detection and documentation for Aornum, BookedSpace, BrowserAid, CommonName, CoolWebSearch, P2P Networking, My Search Bar, ClientMan, SuperBar, Favoriteman, ScBar, ShopNav, ToolbarCC and WhazIt.

Database update, now detecting AdBreak, IEDriver, InternetWasher Pro, Surfairy, W32.Logitall.A, W32.Patoo, W32.Vybab and W32.Swen.A.
Updated detection and documentation for HuntBar, P2P Networking, WildTangent, PeerPoints and LimeShop,

Database update, now detecting IEDriver, InternetWasher Pro, Surfairy, W32.Patoo, W32.Vybab and W32.Swen.A.
Updated detection and documentation for Second Thought adware and SuperBar

Another major database update. Users must upgrade to Bazooka 1.10 to be able to use this database. Bazooka now detects Second Thought Adware, Apropos, Downloader.Dluca, Downloader.Dluca.B, E2Give, IEMonit, SpeedBlaster, SpyBlast, Topicks, Transponder, Whazit, Winshow, Winupie, W32.Backdoor.Lid, W32.HLLW.Blaxe, W32.HLLW.Caspid, W32.HLLW.Lehs, W32.HLLW.Syney, W32.HLLW.Gaobot, W32.HLLW.Gaobot.AE, W32.Hopalong, W32.Jonbarr.D, W32.Neroma, W32.Repad.Worm, W32.Titog.C.Worm, W32.Yodo, W32.Vote.D, W32.Vote.E and W32.Vote.K.
Updated detection and documentation for SuperBar, My Search Bar, Brilliant Digital, ABetterInternet, WildTangent, My Search Installer, WebHancer, WurldMedia, ShopNav and Favoriteman.

Bazooka 1.10 released. Minor bug fixes and a new database format.

Another database update now detecting AccessPlugin, ActualNames, AutoSearch, CoolWebSearch, EasyDates, Gratisware, IEAccess, IETray, MagicControl, SearchWWW, SurferBar, ToolbarCC, ZyncosMark, W32.Blaster.B.Worm, W32.Blaster.C.Worm, W32.Blaster.D.Worm, W32.Mapson.D.Worm, W32.Pandem.C.Worm, W32.Backdoor.Nibu, W32.Backdoor.Nibu.B, W32.Backdoor.Sokacaps, W32.Bambo, W32.Dumarum, W32.Quaters.A, W32.Randex.J, W32.Backdoor.Rado, W32.Backdoor.EZBot and W32.HLLW.Ihedont.
Updated detection and documentation for BargainBuddy and MS T-Media Display.

Another database update now detecting ComLoad, DownloadReceiver, ABC Keylogger, Xupiter, BonzaiBuddy, ClickTheButton, DSSAgent, PraizeToolbar, E-blaster, W32.HLLW.Darby, W32.HLLW.Lacon, W32.HLLW.Yodi, W32.Kwbot.P.Worm, W32.Blaster.E.Worm and W32.Blaster.F.Worm.
Updated detection and documentation for BargainBuddy and MS T-Media Display, MySearch Bar, ISTBar, BookedSpace and CommonName.

Another database update now detecting Httper, ABetterInternet, ZipClix, Xupiter, W32.Blaster.Worm, W32.HLLW.Cult.H, W32.HLLW.Gaobot.P, W32.HLLW.Gaobot.AA, W32.HLLW.Fizzer, W32.Mimail.A, W32.Sowsat.C, W32.Sowsat.J and W32.Welchia.Worm.
Updated detection and documentation for WurldMedia, eZula and My Search / My Way.

Another database update now detecting ISTBar and HuntBar.
Updated detection and documentation for BrowserAid, IPInsight, SCBar, TV-T Media Display and Bargain Buddy.

Another database update now detecting 2nd-thought Adware, Onflow, Qidion Toolbar, DialerOffline, LimeShop, Etraffic and W32.Sobig.f (worm).
Updated detection and documentation for Flashtrack and Ebates Moe Money Maker.

Another database update now detecting Total Velocity Hijacker and FreeScratchAndWin.
Updated detection and documentation for IGetNet and ShopAtHomeSelect.

Another database update now detecting Adtomi and BrowserAid.
Updated detection and documentation for n-CASE, ClientMan, MediaLoads, IGetNet, CommonName and E-Bates Moe Money Maker.

Bazooka 1.09 released. Minor bug fixes and an updated database detecting WildTangent and b3d Projector.
Updated detection for GAIN.

Database update, now detecting RapidBlaster.

Bazooka 1.05 released. Minor bug fixes and an updated database now detecting MediaLoads, Msiebho, Altnet Peer Points, P2P Networking and updated support to detect My Search Bar.

Database update, now detecting Ebates Moe Money Maker, MemoryMeter, Newton Knows, RedV Easy Install, Scbar, ShopNav, TV-T Media Display, UCMore and WeatherBug,

Bazooka 1.04 released. Minor bug fixes.

Bazooka 1.01 released. Minor upgrades and now detecting NetPal, Favoriteman, and IGetNet.

Another database update, now detecting My Search Installer, n-Case, NetRatings and NewDotNet.

Database update, now detecting ClipGenie, DownloadWare, ClientMan and ShopAtHomeSelect.

Database update, now detecting PurityScan, SaveNow, WebHancer and WurldMedia.

Database update, now detecting Bargain Buddy, GAIN, BroadcastPC and ShowBehind.

Database update, now detecting CommonName, eZula, FlashTrack, IPInsight and MySearch Bar.