ESET anti-virus update results in mass false positives

Posted on Monday, February 28 2011 @ 14:43 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

If you've installed NOD32 or Smart Security from ESET and are receiving endless streams of virus alerts there's no need to worry. It appears that a new antivirus definition update from ESET has gone awry, NGOHQ reports:

It seems that another antivirus software has gone mad. This time it's the reputable ESET aka NOD32 and Smart Security. In the past few days, users have been complaining of massive amount of false positive alerts with ESET and the latest virus definition update. It looks like ESET is flagging plenty of legitimate 3rd party software as Win32/OpenCandy adware. Even yours truly has encountered the same issue – especially with installation programs.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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Re: ESET anti-virus update results in mass false positives
by Anonymous on Monday, February 28 2011 @ 18:52 CET

Open Candy is an adware i dont know if they are paying the author to say other thing but that piece of trash is just an adware

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