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Microsoft Security Essentials f/p Removed Chrome
« on: September 30, 2011, 05:31:40 PM »
The definitions have been updated since initial reports of MSE removing Chrome. 

Update posted on the Microsoft Malware Protection Center Encyclopedia entry page, Encyclopedia entry: PWS:Win32/Zbot

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On September 30th, 2011, an incorrect detection for PWS:Win32/Zbot was identified. On September 30th, 2011, Microsoft released an update that addresses the issue. Signature versions 1.113.672.0  and higher include this update.
 
PWS:Win32/Zbot is a password-stealing trojan that monitors for visits to certain Web sites. It allows limited backdoor access and control and may terminate certain security-related processes.

Via Ed Bott at Users report Microsoft Security Essentials removes Google Chrome.
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