McAfee Labs Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. Stinger utilizes next generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally signed DAT files, and scan performance optimizations. What\'s new in this version: Version 12.0.0.482 enhanced detections to cover new variants, optimize performance, and correct incorrect identifications.