TalkTalk router update containing Dropper Generic_c

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  Michael_Lambert Posts: 75

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  24/10/14 - 10:08 #2

  Most likely a false positive.

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  barbeler Posts: 23,827

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  24/10/14 - 10:14 #3

  Why do you say that, when it names the actual virus: http://www.avgthreatlabs.com/virus-and-malware-information/info/droppergeneric_c/?name=Dropper.Generic_c.ACCG&utm_source=TDPU&utm_medium=RS&PRTYPE=AVF

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  Michael_Lambert Posts: 75

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  24/10/14 - 10:18 #4

  barbeler wrote: »

  Why do you say that, when it names the actual virus: http://www.avgthreatlabs.com/virus-and-malware-information/info/droppergeneric_c/?name=Dropper.Generic_c.ACCG&utm_source=TDPU&utm_medium=RS&PRTYPE=AVF

  
  Because your router probably has features similar to what the virus does.
  
  If your router has any kind of remote access then it's most likely that.

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