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Java virus? by Reaper on 09-09-2005 at 08:06 PM

everytime i do my weekly scan with mcafee, a jave torjan appears, i delete the file but it comes back in every scan
the file is: javainstaller.jar-3c936701362c632e.zip
i googled but not really any help

its identified the trojan as a Generic Downloader.v

RE: Java virus? by Ezra on 09-09-2005 at 08:21 PM

I don't think it's a java virus, just a virus disguised as a java file.

Try to do a scan with another scanner, like Panda.

Panda also has a good online scanner to scan with, so you don't have to download a trial.

RE: Java virus? by Reaper on 09-09-2005 at 08:44 PM

well i just deleted it now on mcafee but it came up on trend micro online scan so im guessin it will jus spawn each time its deleted

RE: Java virus? by M73A on 09-09-2005 at 08:45 PM

i get crap like that alot:P

my AVG jus deletes it before it does anything... :)

RE: Java virus? by RaceProUK on 09-09-2005 at 09:14 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Reaper66613
javainstaller.jar-3c936701362c632e.zip
Definately not Java - it's disguised as that to prey on people's misconceptions that Java only runs in webpages, and in a safe manner. As it keep appearing, you may want to do a full adware/spyware/virus scan, to get rid of every piece of malware possible.
RE: Java virus? by ~INVASION~ on 09-09-2005 at 10:12 PM

go and clear your java cache in the control panel

RE: Java virus? by RaceProUK on 09-10-2005 at 09:14 PM

quote:
Originally posted by ~INVASION~
go and clear your java cache in the control panel
quote:
Originally posted by raceprouk
quote:
Originally posted by Reaper66613
javainstaller.jar-3c936701362c632e.zip
Definately not Java
So clearing the Java cache will make no difference will it?
RE: Java virus? by DJeX on 09-10-2005 at 09:52 PM

Generic Downloader.v is spyware