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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