Avast saying Yahoo.com is infected with a trojan virus.

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by cheater87, Jun 22, 2008.

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  1. cheater87

    cheater87 Registered Member

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    Is anyone else having this problemo_O Even just typing that into google has Avast pop up a warning.
     
    cheater87, Jun 22, 2008
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  2. wordman

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    I do not have a problem
     
    wordman, Jun 22, 2008
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  3. Jin K

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    maybe its a false positive send a mail with the problem to virus@avast.com
     
    Jin K, Jun 22, 2008
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  4. daytona_bill

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    Having the same issue. Only with Yahoo.com. Last update was at 4:00pm today. It wouldnt suprise me if it was a true trojan with them. I've been wanting a new start page anyways lol. Any suggestions?
     
    daytona_bill, Jun 22, 2008
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  5. wildvirus88

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    Avast is the king of FPs... Probably it's the reason...
     
    wildvirus88, Jun 22, 2008
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  6. EliteKiller

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    Welcome to Wilders.

    Why settle for only one start page when IE7/FF/etc. allow multiple tabs?

    Here's one suggestion.
     
    EliteKiller, Jun 22, 2008
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  7. Firebytes

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    I've been using Avast for a few years and I could probably count on one hand the number of false positives I have had from it, so I would have to disagree with your statement.
     
    Firebytes, Jun 22, 2008
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  8. Trespasser

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    iGoogle is a great Home page. News, Weather, MapQuest, PacMan (the arcade game), Comics (Garfield, etc ..you name it), plus many other things. I switched to iGoogle, from My.Yahoo about 2 months ago and it has been nice. I recommend it to all.

    Later...
     
    Trespasser, Jun 22, 2008
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  9. daytona_bill

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    Thanks all, I'll check out igoogle :ninja:
     
    daytona_bill, Jun 22, 2008
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  11. cheater87

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    New update came out. :) Problem fixed.
     
    cheater87, Jun 22, 2008
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  12. emperordarius

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    Lol it would be true if it was some Yahoo Game, they have some nasty things there.
     
    emperordarius, Jun 23, 2008
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    It's probably an underhanded attempt to get you to switch to Google. ;)
     
    ccsito, Jun 23, 2008
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