Malware Hash Fox is a plugin for Mozilla Firefox Web Browser compatible with most Operating Systems (Windows,Linux,Mac). The plugin will scan every downloaded file for presence of computer viruses and trojans using the malwarehash.com online service.
Some features of the plugin are:
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Some features of the plugin are:
- Scan downloaded files for presence of viruses;
- View analysis report;
- Automatically delete infected files;
- Enable/Disable the plugin.
Version 1.0
Date: 26/04/2009
Size: 37kb
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LICENSE:
# Malware Hash Fox - Plugin for Firefox that scans every downloaded file
# to check if it is detected as virus. You have also the option to
# automatically remove all infected files.
# Copyright (C) 2009 NoVirusThanks.org - info@novirusthanks.org
#
# This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
# it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
# the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
# (at your option) any later version.
#
# This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
# but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
# MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
# GNU General Public License for more details.
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README:
About
Malware Hash Fox is a Firefox add-on to search for viruses in downloaded files. To check for viruses, the online service at malwarehash.com is used. An MD5 hash calculated from the downloaded file is searched for in the databased for known infected hashes. If a virus is found, it is possible to see the details and automatically delete it.
Usage
The add-on, when active, automatically scans for viruses without any user intervention. It shows the result below the download status for a download item in the Download Manager. If a virus is detected, a link to the details of the infection and an option to delete the download are provided.
Preferences
Preferences for the add-on can be accessed in two ways.
1) In the Add-on Manager, the context menu that comes up by right clicking on the add-on will contain an option for preferences.
2) In Firefox Options (Preferences in GNU/Linux), Security tab, there is a group in the end for Malware Hash Fox. Clicking on the Settings button there will bring up Malware Hash Fox preferences.
There are two preferences:
1) "Enable searching the downloaded file for viruses" is meant to enable/disable the automatic scanning functionality of Malware Hash Fox.
2) "Automatically delete virus infected downloads" is for enabling Malware Hash Fox to delete a virus infected file from the disk as soon as virus is found.
HOW TO INSTALL:
From Add-on Manager:
1) Open Add-on Manager from Tools menu
2) Goto "Get Add-ons" tab
3) Search for "Malware Hash Fox" in search box
4) Select "Malware Hash Fox" from the results and click on the "Add to Firefox" button
5) Agree to the install warning dialog
6) Restart Firefox
From addons.mozilla.org:
1) From Firefox, visit addons.mozilla.org
2) In the search box, search for "Malware Hash Fox"
3) In the search results, click on the "Add to Firefox" button next to "Malware Hash Fox" add-on
4) Agree to the install warning dialog
5) Restart Firefox
From Add-on (.XPI) File:
1) Select "Open File..." menu item in the "File" menu of Firefox
2) In the open file dialog, select the add-on (.XPI) file
3) Agree to the install warning dialog
4) Restart Firefox
# Malware Hash Fox - Plugin for Firefox that scans every downloaded file
# to check if it is detected as virus. You have also the option to
# automatically remove all infected files.
# Copyright (C) 2009 NoVirusThanks.org - info@novirusthanks.org
#
# This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
# it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
# the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
# (at your option) any later version.
#
# This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
# but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
# MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
# GNU General Public License for more details.
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SCREENSHOT:
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README:
About
Malware Hash Fox is a Firefox add-on to search for viruses in downloaded files. To check for viruses, the online service at malwarehash.com is used. An MD5 hash calculated from the downloaded file is searched for in the databased for known infected hashes. If a virus is found, it is possible to see the details and automatically delete it.
Usage
The add-on, when active, automatically scans for viruses without any user intervention. It shows the result below the download status for a download item in the Download Manager. If a virus is detected, a link to the details of the infection and an option to delete the download are provided.
Preferences
Preferences for the add-on can be accessed in two ways.
1) In the Add-on Manager, the context menu that comes up by right clicking on the add-on will contain an option for preferences.
2) In Firefox Options (Preferences in GNU/Linux), Security tab, there is a group in the end for Malware Hash Fox. Clicking on the Settings button there will bring up Malware Hash Fox preferences.
There are two preferences:
1) "Enable searching the downloaded file for viruses" is meant to enable/disable the automatic scanning functionality of Malware Hash Fox.
2) "Automatically delete virus infected downloads" is for enabling Malware Hash Fox to delete a virus infected file from the disk as soon as virus is found.
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HOW TO INSTALL:
From Add-on Manager:
1) Open Add-on Manager from Tools menu
2) Goto "Get Add-ons" tab
3) Search for "Malware Hash Fox" in search box
4) Select "Malware Hash Fox" from the results and click on the "Add to Firefox" button
5) Agree to the install warning dialog
6) Restart Firefox
From addons.mozilla.org:
1) From Firefox, visit addons.mozilla.org
2) In the search box, search for "Malware Hash Fox"
3) In the search results, click on the "Add to Firefox" button next to "Malware Hash Fox" add-on
4) Agree to the install warning dialog
5) Restart Firefox
From Add-on (.XPI) File:
1) Select "Open File..." menu item in the "File" menu of Firefox
2) In the open file dialog, select the add-on (.XPI) file
3) Agree to the install warning dialog
4) Restart Firefox
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