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    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by blazom, Jul 12, 2009.

  1. blazom

    blazom Notebook Consultant

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    I am using Kaspersky IS 2010.
    2 weeks ago I have downloaded file, which I was using without problem.

    I deleted this file.

    After 2 weeks I needed it again. So I downloaded it again.
    But this time was signed like a Backdoor.win32.poison.ajns

    In google I found out that Backdoor.Poison is a remote access trojan which allows attackers unauthorized access to infected machines.

    In one of the Installation instruction is written that I need to deny any network access by this file. Is it possible thas this Installation instruction allow to use this file with a knowing that this file is virus , but there is still a secure way how to use it?

    In tests on virustotal.com only Kasper from 41 antivirus softwares defineded this file like threat.
     
    blazom, Jul 12, 2009
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  2. MidnightSun

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    Chances are, it is a false positive: from my experience with Kaspersky, it has a slight tendancy to be on the "paranoid" side.

    What sort of file is this? Have you noticed any unusual symptoms on your computer?
     
    MidnightSun, Jul 12, 2009
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  3. blazom

    blazom Notebook Consultant

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    No , I havent . But maybe I was not attacked yet? :)
     
    blazom, Jul 12, 2009
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  4. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    What is this program and where did you download it from? It might not be a false positive.
     
    jin07, Jul 12, 2009
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