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by alt_comp_virus on October 3rd, 2003

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What is a false positive?

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  • by alt_comp_virus on October 3rd, 2003

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    When an antivirus program incorrectly reports a virus in memory or infecting a file or system area. Heuristic scanners & integrity checkers are, by definition, somewhat more prone to these. Also known as false alarms, though this may have a wider application.

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