Virus Detection Question

Discussion in 'Software' started by Common, Apr 4, 2004.

  1. Common

    Common Private E-2

    Hey guys. I was scanning with SpyBot and it detected an infected file: WIN\SYS\TRNC.DLL. The message said it contained the virus "TR/Small.GS.2"

    I deleted it, but my question is, why didn't my AV notify me? I use AntiVir Personal Edition 6.24. It's configured correctly, and I check for updates daily. Any ideas?

    Thanks
     
    Common, Apr 4, 2004
    #1
  2. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest

    Either it wasn't listed in the virus definitions, or the virus itself falls under more of a spyware category than virus.

    There is a fine line between malware and virus sometimes.
     
    Adrynalyne, Apr 4, 2004
    #2
  3. Common

    Common Private E-2

    Thanks Adrynalyne!
     
    Common, Apr 4, 2004
    #3

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