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Ardeof
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Reddit/Subreddit triggering trojan, false positive or not?
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February 27, 2023, 05:39:32 AM »
I connect to the subreddit pcmasterrace, and it is giving me a trojan warning.
The following details are listed below (because I can't seem to link a picture):
Threat Name: JS:Includer-BJD [Trj]
Threat Type: Trojan
URL:
https://www.redditstatic.com/js/tags-slim.js
Process: msedge.exe
Detected by: Web Shield
Status: Connection Aborted
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DavidR
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Re: Reddit/Subreddit triggering trojan, false positive or not?
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February 27, 2023, 12:27:40 PM »
I had this last night though the URL was the same the Threat Name was different.
I reported it using - Reporting a Possible False Positive File or
Website
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https://www.avast.com/false-positive-file-form.php
.
You should get a response in a day or two.
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JakubV
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Re: Reddit/Subreddit triggering trojan, false positive or not?
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February 27, 2023, 12:35:15 PM »
Hi Ardeof,
This was a false positive, the detection has been disabled and should no longer appear with latest virus definitions.
Apologies for any hassle caused and thank you for reporting this to us.
Jakub
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Re: Reddit/Subreddit triggering trojan, false positive or not?
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February 27, 2023, 12:44:58 PM »
@ JakubV
Thanks for the prompt response.
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Tom69
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Re: Reddit/Subreddit triggering trojan, false positive or not?
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March 01, 2023, 05:56:02 PM »
I'm still seeing malicous site even after updating avast
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