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Microsoft Security Essentials Sees Virus in “Commands in Demand” software from Vasilios Freeware

August 19th, 2009 Richard Frisch No comments

Microsoft Security Essentials popped up with the following message on my Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit computer a few moments ago:

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After clicking the Apply actions button, MSE reported this:

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The Vasilios Freeware site says:

Antiviruses’ fake alerts report…

• In some occasions alerts of Antiviruses may be reported.
• These alerts are completely fake and they have to do with the fact that the program is compressed using the UPX packer.

Who should I believe MSE or Vasilios?

Categories: malware, security