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DamnSpyware34
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 Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 5:51 am Post subject: Improper detection of GameSpy Arcade |
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I have noticed that my antivirus (NOD32) and one of my antispyware apps (ZoneAlarm Pro Antispyware) are detecting GameSpy Arcade (or in NOD32's case, one of its components) as adware or a trojan. This leaves me to think how many other companies are detecting GameSpy Arcade.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 6:38 am Post subject: |
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Hello DamnSpyware34. Another online gamer I see  . Don`t you get Adverts on the free version of Game Spy?
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PS thanks for the banner, it explains why I can`t auto log-on to this web site....I have a different IP address every time! 
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DamnSpyware34
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| Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 3:52 am Post subject: |
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You do get ads on the free version of GameSpy Arcade but that is clearly stated on their Download page.
It doesn't install without user's knowledge or consent. It does use an ActiveX installer but it also offers a downloadable version of the setup program. What's more, the ActiveX installer clearly states what the ActiveX control is (ie. no deceptive language) and what it does. In my opinion it shouldn't be detected at all.
BTW, NOD32 detectes the ActiveX installer and gsda.dll (one of GameSpy Arcade's components) as Win32/TrojanDownloader.SpyGame.A Trojan
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There is something about it here on Wilderssecurity site.HERE
Incase you haven`t seen it already
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It's actually the ActiveX control in the C:\Windows\Downloaded Program Files folder that is being flagged. This is an FP.
However, there is the issue of ZoneAlarm detecting GSA as adware. I also searched for gsda.dll on Google and found that Norton is also detecting GSA as adware. Kaspersky is also detecting GSA as "riskware".
I wonder how many other companies are detecting GSA as adware/riskware?
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