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Other:W32/False Positive
| Name : | Other:W32/False Positive |
| Category: | Malware |
| Type: | Other |
| Platform: | W32 |
Summary
A program which does not easily fit into any other category.
Additional Details
When a legitimate file is incorrectly detected as infected by an antivirus product, it is called a "false positive" or a "false alarm". False positives sometimes occur in every antivirus product because of the complexity of present-day malware and file compression/ protection utilities that are used on both malware and legitimate software.
If you encounter a false positive, please submit a sample of it for testing and verification, specifying that you are submitting a false positive. Any additional information such as the origin of the file, scanning report file, and false positive detection name will help to resolve the issue more quickly.
Exclusion Instructions
If you are certain that the file detected is a legitimate application file, you can exclude it from scanning.
Instructions for the following products are available on our KnowledgeBase pages:
If additional instructions are required, please consult the Product Manual for your version of F-Secure.
Latest False Positive Notices
If you encounter a false positive, please submit a sample of it for testing and verification, specifying that you are submitting a false positive. Any additional information such as the origin of the file, scanning report file, and false positive detection name will help to resolve the issue more quickly.
Exclusion Instructions
If you are certain that the file detected is a legitimate application file, you can exclude it from scanning.
Instructions for the following products are available on our KnowledgeBase pages:
If additional instructions are required, please consult the Product Manual for your version of F-Secure.
Latest False Positive Notices
• Trojan.Generic.3233224
Detects a partially downloaded segment of Firefox 3.6, Italian language version. The resolution to this issue is currently in progress. The full downloaded file is not detected.
Detects a partially downloaded segment of Firefox 3.6, Italian language version. The resolution to this issue is currently in progress. The full downloaded file is not detected.