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Offline smokeyhfpd

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Avast blocking screenshots from Gyazo for Phishing
« on: December 30, 2022, 03:05:07 AM »
i've been using gyazo for years and avast started blocking screenshots from it. It comes up as phishing. I already went and added gyazo to my exceptions list and that did not help wanted to see if anyone here could help thank.

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Re: Avast blocking screenshots from Gyazo for Phishing
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2022, 03:12:00 AM »
If you can post a screenshot of the Avast alert window (with the more details options displayed), it may help us to help you.

I was able to connect to the site without alert, so your screenshot would help.
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Re: Avast blocking screenshots from Gyazo for Phishing
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2022, 03:27:50 AM »
yes i can connect to the website just fine but i can't send or recieve a screenshot using gyazo now

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Re: Avast blocking screenshots from Gyazo for Phishing
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2022, 03:30:14 AM »
when i recieve or try to send a screenshot it gets blocked by avast for Phishing

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Re: Avast blocking screenshots from Gyazo for Phishing
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2022, 04:05:59 AM »
this is what pops up

Offline BeeBee1973

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Re: Avast blocking screenshots from Gyazo for Phishing
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2022, 05:46:51 AM »
I'm having the same issue - it only started today

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Re: Avast blocking screenshots from Gyazo for Phishing
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2022, 07:59:47 AM »
same here hopefully they get this fixed soon

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Re: Avast blocking screenshots from Gyazo for Phishing
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2022, 08:48:37 AM »
same problem.  just started today.  Gyzao is the quickest screenshot and gif program i know of so would like to keep using it without having to switch to another virus protection.

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Re: Avast blocking screenshots from Gyazo for Phishing
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2022, 09:23:41 AM »
Same here. Started today. Can access the site but any screen grabs get shut down for phishing. Only way around it is to turn off web shield...

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Re: Avast blocking screenshots from Gyazo for Phishing
« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2022, 12:53:01 PM »
You can use the - Reporting a Possible False Positive File or Website - https://www.avast.com/false-positive-file-form.php.
You should get a response in a day or two.
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Re: Avast blocking screenshots from Gyazo for Phishing
« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2022, 02:01:05 AM »
As of right now I was able to make and view my snippets without issue. Hope that is the same for everyone else

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Re: Avast blocking screenshots from Gyazo for Phishing
« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2022, 02:18:46 AM »
Thanks for the confirmation.
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Re: Avast blocking screenshots from Gyazo for Phishing
« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2022, 02:02:04 PM »
I too am having the same issue with Gyazo. Is it a real phishing scam?