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Java file infection NOT discovered !
« on: February 20, 2005, 12:04:48 PM »
Recently had Avast ( free version ) report various files with Win32:Trojan-gen. of the types {UPX!} {Other} and {VB}.

However, unable to find any virus cleaning references to those mentioned above on AVAST site or any other virus definition database.

Ran Home Scan from Trend @ www.antivirus.com and it found several Java infections. java.bytever.A-1 / A / B / C / D / 3   and Troj_RG.A. The latter is detailed also on the symantec website database as part of malware.  Files found in C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\.jpicache\1.0

The cache can be manually emptied (cleaned) by Start | Settings | Control panel | Java-plug-in | Cache | Clear.

1) Why doesn't Avast check for these java problems ?
2) Is there an AVAST update so scans report virus / malware names that match to those contained in other databases ?   ???

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Re: Java file infection NOT discovered !
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2005, 12:11:39 PM »
This thread seems to be very related: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=11032.0
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