AVIRA serious problem!!! Detecting legit files as Malware!!

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by Atul88, May 18, 2012.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. Atul88

    Atul88 Registered Member

    Avira has sent out a defective antivirus update that is causing paid versions of its product to block critical Windows processes and third-party software, effectively rendering millions of PCs unusable.
    German security company Avira is experiencing serious technical difficulties. A defective antivirus update that has been downloaded millions of times is bringing Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 computers to a screeching halt across the world, according to user reports (1, 2).
    The update bumps the software version to 8.2.10.64 and the definitions file to 7.11.30.24. The result is that the AntiVirProActiv component starts detecting critical processes as malware, including the following:
    \windows\system32\dllhost.exe
    \windows\system32\explorer.exe
    \windows\system32\iexplorer.exe
    \windows\system32\notepad.exe
    \windows\system32\regedit.exe
    \windows\system32\rundll32.exe
    \windows\system32\taskeng.exe
    \windows\system32\wuauclt.exe

    Original Info
    Its in german. translated Page......
    http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.avira.com%2Fwbb%2Findex.php%3Fpage%3DThread%26threadID%3D144883%26pageNo%3D1&act=url
     
  2. ichito

    ichito Registered Member

  3. Atul88

    Atul88 Registered Member

    How does Avira free was excludedo_O
    And only effected the paid versions??
     
  4. RejZoR

    RejZoR Lurker

    Free version doesn't have component called "ProActiv", which in this caused the problem.
     
  5. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice