False/Positive Detection of WinPatrol by Kaspersky & Prevx1

Kaspersky and Prevx1 users need not be concerned if WinPatrol pops up in a scan by either software. This is a false/positive and has been reported.

The results of an upload of WinPatrol to VirusTotal currently yield the following results:

Kaspersky 7.0.0.125 2008.01.31 not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.DealHelper.ak

Prevx1 V2 2008.01.31 Heuristic: Suspicious Hijacker

This isn't the first time this has happened. It seems to accompany a WinPatrol update. See http://billpstudios.blogspot.com/2007/06/do-all-signitures-come-from-kaspersky.html

Update:

Kaspersky removed the Patrol Setup.exe from their definitions but Prevx1 is still showing it as "Prevx1 V2 2008.01.26 Heuristic: Suspicious Hijacker". At least I an understand this since "WinPatrol uses a heuristic behavioral approach to detecting attacks and violations of your computing environment." However, it would be better if Prevx whitelisted it.

Update 01Feb08:

Prevx responded and has added WinPatrol to their white listed.

Many thanks to both Kaspersky and Prevx for responding so quickly.

Remember - "A day without laughter is a day wasted."
May the wind sing to you and the sun rise in your heart...

Minor Update to WinPatrol

2008-01-27 14.0.2007.1
Fixed bug in caused by compiler optimization error.
On some systems the alert of new startup programs may be delayed.


http://www.winpatrol.com/upgrade.html


Read about the update in Exciting WinPatrol Update!

Remember - "A day without laughter is a day wasted."
May the wind sing to you and the sun rise in your heart...

Thank you, Mentors!

Thursday, 24 January 2008, was "Thank Your Mentor Day". Although I missed the actual date, since I have a number of mentors to thank, I'll do it in alphabetical order and hope they forgive my tardiness.

Aaron

For always being willing to explain the "techie" details in easy-to-comprehend non-techie terms.

Canuk

Although not with us any longer, Canuk was always available to answer my questions and review my responses.

IAMSKINZ

Taught me so much on the "behind the scenes" operations and handling "difficult" or "controversial" situations.

Mitch

Mitch was responsible for "pushing me out the door" so to speak, providing encouragement and help when I started.

SpyDie

The "Jedi Master" is the go-to person for registry questions. His help and advice has been invaluable.

Winchester73

Win73 reviewed my very first "official" log analysis/instructions and helped me as I broadened my sphere of help.

To each of you, my personal thank you for all the help you have provided and continue to provide; for having faith in me when I found it lacking and for your never-ending encouragement.

Remember - "A day without laughter is a day wasted."
May the wind sing to you and the sun rise in your heart...