destroy spyware before it's on your computer?

[mike5a2]

is there a way to download something but if it has a small bug on it then it (it= program) destroys it before it gets on your computer?

[sage45]

What you are wanting is a zero-day defense program/application...

I would try Disknet Pro (http://www.reflex-magnetics.co.uk/products/disknetpro/) or doing a search on google for "zero-day utilities (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&biw=1380&q=zero-day+utilities)" or "zero-day software (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&biw=1380&q=zero-day+software)"

HTH,

-sage-

[mike5a2]

thanks a lot

btw what, HTH?

[Exis]

HTH = Hope That Helps

[bazz]

but what btw?? :D

[suryad]

I might be stupid for asking this but can anyone explain this zero day stuff?

[sage45]

Well there are two general factions as to what qualifies as a zero-day infection.

One faction, states that a zero-day infection is the amount of time from release that any malicious code takes to spread from it's origin to every exploitable pc. The fastest so far has been the MyDoom virus.

The other faction, states that a zero-day infection is any malicious code that is released from the time that an exploit is identified till the time that the exploit is patched. This is with the understanding that the malicious code in question uses the exploit.

In general, the basis behind a zero-day defense mechanism is that you use an application that assits you in either or both cases. Malicious code is generally released based upon the patch cycle. Patches are generally released every Tuesday. Virus scanners also release dat updates on Tuesday.

By this frame of thinking any exploits, virii, spyware or other malicious code that are applicable to your system are stopped from the current Tuesdays patch day, but what happens if a new exploit is found on Wednesday or a new virii released on Tuesday night. If your patches or dat updates were not for this new exploit or virii, then your system is open for exposure and possible infection. A zero-day program saves your computer from this exposure and infection by simply not allowing the malicious code to run on your computer. Zero-day mechanisms are by no means a replacement for virus scanners, spam blockers and other anti-malicious coded software programs but rather a good sealent until the next patch Tuesday.

HTH,

-sage-

[suryad]

Thanks that makes sense. Never knew about that.