Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

-

Aliases :

Reklam, IRC/Reklam, IRC/Reklam.component

Summary

The database update published at the evening on February 17th, 2003 cause false alarm on some win.ini files detecting them infected with a component of IRC/Reklam.

Removal

The update has been distributed via the backweb and is also available on our web site:

https://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/updates.shtml

and on our ftp site:

ftp://ftp.F-Secure.com/anti-virus/updates

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

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