Re: avast! v. 4.6 Home Edition, Build: Dec2005 (4.6.739)
VPS file version: 0551-0, Compilation date: 12-19-05
Received an infected virus warning this evening when I started up my computer. The supposed infected file is gss.exe from the Ghost Security Suite program. The virus name within this file is Win32:Ircbot-KL.
Ran a quick virus scan using ewido and AntiVir AV programs on the supposed infected file. Neither detected a virus in the gss.exe file. Tested the same file within Avast's "chest" folder from the Jotti-Multi engine on-line scanner website and none of the virus scanners, not even Avast!, detected a virus.
I was unable to send a zipped copy of the infected file to virus@avast.com because it was restricted. So I'm unable to allow Avast! to test this file as a false positive.
My RegDefend security program is currently disabled until this issue is resolved. Any comments or suggestions to remedy this issue is appreciated.
I noticed that someone else was experiencing a similar problem as posted on Wilders Security forums:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=111818&highlight=avast