Win32:Banker virus warning & VPS 0443-3 update

[lovebug]

Hi. Following a recent VPS 0443-3 (22.10.2004) update, I started receiving a virus/Trojan Avast warning every time I opened up a small text editor called « Crypt Edit » (http://polyedit.com/). I have been using this app. for at least 3 years now. The virus that Avast has detected is Win32:Banker-S [Trj].  I believe the problem is with the updated VPS file and certainly not my Crypt Edit application. Please confirm. Best regards.

[DavidR]

Hi, welcome to the forums.

If you are getting a virus warning that you believe is a false positive, then if you can zip and password protect ('virus', will do) the suspect file and send it to virus @ avast.com (no spaces).

Give a brief outline of the problem, the fact that you believe it to be a false positive and include the password in the body of the email. Some info on the avast version and VPS number (see about avast {right click avast icon}) will also help. If the file is a large one, you could give the URL, if it can be downloaded.

You could also check the offending/suspect file at: Jotti - Multi engine on-line virus scanner www.virusscan.jotti.dhs.org if any other scanners here detect them it is less likely to be a false positive.

Also see (Mini Sticky) False Positives

HTH David