I shared a file with a friend for a program I'm using, but her antivirus flagged it as malware, specifically a Trojan named Wacatac. I've read that sometimes Wacatac results in false positives, so I want to know how I can confirm if it's a real threat. Is there a trustworthy tool that I can use to scan or validate the file?
4 Answers
Honestly, I trust my files about as much as I trust my government. Always be cautious and do your checks!
If you're into Linux, there are some open-source tools that can help analyze the file further. Just make sure to check the file source and its behavior.
You should definitely send the file to VirusTotal. It's a free service that scans files for malware using multiple antivirus engines. It can help you get a clearer picture of whether it's a false positive or not.
Look, we need more info to help you. How did you get the file? What AV flagged it? Just saying it's malware without details doesn't help much. But if you're in doubt, use those scanning tools.
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