Released in late 2024 with build 228, Trellix Stinger 13.0.0.228 (formerly McAfee Stinger) is the standalone portable utility from Trellix designed to detect and remove specific prevalent viruses, rootkits, and fake alert malware without requiring a full antivirus installation.
Key Highlights
- Targeted Virus Removal – Specialized detection and removal for over 300 common viruses, trojans, worms, rootkits, and fake-alert/rogue software threats.
- Portable & Lightweight – Single executable with no installation required, perfect for USB drives, emergency cleanup, and technician toolkits.
- Real-Time Scanning Options – Quick scan, full scan, or custom scan of specific drives/folders with heuristic detection capabilities.
- Rootkit Detection – Advanced scanning for hidden rootkits using GMT (Global Threat Intelligence) signatures and behavioral analysis.
- ePO & Command-Line Support – Fully compatible with Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator for enterprise deployment and silent scanning via command-line switches.
- Quarantine & Logging – Safe quarantine of detected threats with detailed scan logs and option to restore false positives.
- Performance & Stability – Minimal resource usage, fast scanning engine, and regular signature updates for emerging threats on Windows 11.
System Requirements
- Windows 11 64-bit (or Windows 10 / 8 / 7)
- 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB+ recommended)
- Integrated GPU sufficient
- Internet connection for signature updates