Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Virus

Aliases :

Gotcha

Summary

Three related viruses, which have not yet been analyzed. They contain the text "GOTCHA!", but it is not known yet when (or if) it is displayed.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

Variant:Gotcha-D

This variant is somewhat different from the rest, and is only 627 bytes long.

Variant:Gotcha-E

The author modified this virus so that it includes bits and pieces from several other viruses, specifically designed to confuse certain scanners.

Variant:Gotcha-F

Yet another variant, 732 bytes long.