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Lots of apps detected as a malware after updating it
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October 19, 2016, 05:11:12 PM »
Hello everyone.
Today, I updated both Avast and the Crunchyroll app from Google Play.
The avast update went smooth and without any problems.
But after updating Crunchyroll, Avast detected it as a malware, and I think it's probably a false positive.
I checked the app with Malwarebytes and ESET Mobile and both returned normally
Also, just now, Avast detected Creative Cloud and Photoshop Express (both from Adobe) as malware.
I would like to know what's happening with the Avast detection system? Maybe heuristics?
Here is the apps that were detected:
- Crunchyroll:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crunchyroll.crunchyroid
- Creative Cloud:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.cc
- Photoshop Express:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.psmobile
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Re: Lots of apps detected as a malware after updating it
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October 19, 2016, 05:36:59 PM »
Hi,
it was a false positive, should be fixed by now.
Thanks
Ondra
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Re: Lots of apps detected as a malware after updating it
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October 19, 2016, 05:43:46 PM »
Thank you for the fast reply.
But, before posting it here, i chose to ignore those threats. But now when I try to re-scan to check, Avast doesn't let me scan, without first unnistalling or ignoring the apps first.
Any idea how to fix it?
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Re: Lots of apps detected as a malware after updating it
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October 19, 2016, 11:25:45 PM »
Hi, you have to ignore the results first and then rescan. Also make sure that you have the correct version of virus database, which is 161019-01 or newer. You can check that in Settings / Updates.
Ondra
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Re: Lots of apps detected as a malware after updating it
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November 26, 2016, 02:28:54 PM »
Hello.
I am new user here and I'm not sure if I can exhibit my problem here but here we go.
I have the same situation with the app My Consumer Cellular, I get a new cell 3 weeks ago. And as usual I install Avast free antivirus and all was ok, but yesterday I had a notification from avast that security problem was detected from this app with malware.
I don't install this app I guess it was installed from factory because I can't find it from the list of apps installed and I can't uninstalled.
I can't copy the link from the app but it is available from Google play and when I look for it only give me the option of activate.
Thanks.
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Re: Lots of apps detected as a malware after updating it
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November 26, 2016, 03:48:54 PM »
What virus database do you have ?
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Online scanners (URL/File/Java/others)
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INDEPENDENT support (chat for Windows, Windows apps, and many other things), just state the problem/ask your question in the channel and have patience
NO SECURITY TOOL PROTECTS A SYSTEM AGAINST THE STUPIDITY OF A USER
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Re: Lots of apps detected as a malware after updating it
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November 28, 2016, 12:59:26 PM »
Hello.
My virus database is 161127-00 (27 nov. 2016).
Thanks.
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Re: Lots of apps detected as a malware after updating it
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November 28, 2016, 01:49:56 PM »
Report it to avast >
https://www.avast.com/false-positive-file-form.php
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INDEPENDENT support (chat for Windows, Windows apps, and many other things), just state the problem/ask your question in the channel and have patience
NO SECURITY TOOL PROTECTS A SYSTEM AGAINST THE STUPIDITY OF A USER
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Re: Lots of apps detected as a malware after updating it
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November 29, 2016, 03:30:33 PM »
I have the option of report it directly from avast but I haven't reported because I'm not sure is a false positive.
I gonna report it I guess they gonna analyze the file.
Thanks Eddy.
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