Trojan false positive?

Discussion in 'other anti-trojan software' started by Denise_M, Jan 30, 2008.

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  1. Denise_M

    Denise_M Registered Member

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    Re: Trojan Hunter Finds Kaspersky's Installation Of Trojan On My Computer

    I ran several anti-malware programs on my son-in-law's computer. In the Panda program, Avast found a trojan. I'm sorry that I don't remember the name, except that it begins with a Q. It could be a false positive too.
     
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  2. BlueZannetti

    BlueZannetti Registered Member

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    Denise,

    Many security programs can generate false alerts for a number of reasons. The best recourse , if possible, is to consult the vendor of the program generating the alert.

    Occasionally, "false" alerts will involve a "potentially dangerous" application which often simply reflect some of the actions security programs can exercise in performing their function.

    Blue
     
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    computer geek Registered Member

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    Re: Trojan Hunter Finds Kaspersky's Installation Of Trojan On My Computer

    it is false positive, it says in avast site, panda does not encrypt their detection, so false positive is generated.
     
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  4. kjempen

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    Re: Trojan Hunter Finds Kaspersky's Installation Of Trojan On My Computer

    Maybe this helps to explain things?
     
    kjempen, Jan 31, 2008
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