linux - Why was wget.exe detected as a virus? -


i installed cygwin on windows 7 , installed properly. selected various packages; including curl , wget.

yet, anti-virus (avg 2011) detected malware, 4 red bars , put virus vault!

i sent suspected file kaspersky's filescanner online came clean online scan

i proceeded uninstall cygwin , restart windows; it's left me bit wary of using on windows 7 again fear of virus.

is wget detected virus, , should cautious cygwin?

is there difference between windows versions of wget , linux/unix ones? sources read suggested download older wget versions reduce risk of virus; wget version in question detected virus latest one.

what's best way deal issue?

if downloaded wget official cygwin repository, there's no chance of virus.

i think avg little bit overzealous, , since wget used download data internet, recognized malware.

nothing afraid about, can ignore problem think.

you should maybe contact avg team make them aware of situation.


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