> One of the programmes I use to scan my machines (Gridinsoft's Gridin > Anti-Malware) yesterday reported for the first time (I just had updated > the signature files) an adware infection of GnuPG: > "A Part of Adware.FPL.ELEX.dd"
It didn't report GnuPG was infected, only that some of GnuPG's components looked like some of the components of the Adware.FPL.ELEX.dd package. This actually happens with great regularity. Often, software will reuse components from other pieces of software: called "code reuse", when done with legal permission it's one of the normal ways software is built. If the malware uses GnuPG (for instance, to securely communicate with its home servers), GnuPG would be deemed "a part of" that, even though GnuPG has nothing to do with it and isn't compromised in and of itself. I would advise patience and calm. It's likely this is a false alarm. _______________________________________________ enigmail-users mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or make changes to your subscription click here: https://admin.hostpoint.ch/mailman/listinfo/enigmail-users_enigmail.net
