Sorry for the delay.
This is reported as a normal behavior from AVG for self protection.
Some malware can transfer or redirect "AVG" traffic to fake update servers.
Adding these lines to hosts file will ensure that all "AVG" traffic is routed to correct address/server.
Hi Mike,
We will certainly look into this for you.
Can you please be more specific about your query description, as we are unclear with your statement to check and assist you further.
Thanks,
Vishnu Vardan
Sorry for the delay.
This is reported as a normal behavior from AVG for self protection.
Some malware can transfer or redirect "AVG" traffic to fake update servers.
Adding these lines to hosts file will ensure that all "AVG" traffic is routed to correct address/server.
why was 23.56.172.145p8030717.iavs9x.avg.u.avcdn.net added to etc/hosts
Mike, please share us the screenshot of the process from AVG to escalate it to our senior team to analyse the case and to assist you further.
Mike, For your info, just in case that you are unaware, you can post the screenshot here in your topic. Click on 'Answer' & then click on the 'Image' [mountain symbol] & follow the instructions.
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I had run a scan with SpyHunter and it identified that an entry was added to the etc/hosts file. A little testing on my part showed that an entry is made and later removed each time an update is requested from AVG.
I just wanted to make sure that this is normal operation and not a hijacking of a process.
Thank you,
MikeR
Hi Mike,
We will certainly look into this for you.
Can you please be more specific about your query description, as we are unclear with your statement to check and assist you further.
Thanks,
Vishnu Vardan
As stated prior, the addition comes and goes when AVG performs an Update of program or definitions.
I don't usually keep SpyHunter running so I had never noticed this before today. Just wanted to make sure all is well and I can accept that as normal operation w/ AVG Updates.