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Virus ??
Posted: 2020-08-25 18:51
by RideWyoming
I've been trying to download FileZilla using Chrome and Edge, in both instances the download is blocked and file deleted by McAfee with message saying file contains a virus.
Did a virus really sneak in or is this a known issue with some antivirus programs?
Thanks
Re: Virus ??
Posted: 2020-08-25 20:09
by boco
Some AVs simply do not like the third-party offers in the default sponsored installers (Adware, could be called a PUP, Possibly Unwanted Software). In order to sell more copies, they cry wolf, err, virus on any occasion.
Try the advanced download page, the packages there do not contain offers.
https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?show_all=1
Re: Virus ??
Posted: 2020-08-26 08:30
by RideWyoming
As long as we are sure no virus got introduced in the package somehow
Re: Virus ??
Posted: 2020-08-27 07:33
by botg
Do like this: Ask your AV vendor for a detailed explanation about their claim. If there really is a virus, they can easily proof it in excruciating detail.
Re: Virus ??
Posted: 2020-09-06 16:34
by RideWyoming
botg wrote: ↑2020-08-27 07:33
Do like this: Ask your AV vendor for a detailed explanation about their claim. If there really is a virus, they can easily proof it in excruciating detail.
That's fair, will do, if anything to make them reconsider their decision
Re: Virus ??
Posted: 2020-10-09 13:21
by PavelTatarin
Антивирусный поставщик может и не объянять
Antivirus vendor may or may not be able to explain
Re: Virus ??
Posted: 2020-10-09 13:47
by boco
Only English is allowed, here.