How do I remove a trojan found by Kaspersky?
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CleverOx123
I'm using Kaspersky Antivirus and it has detected a trojan, but it doesn't indicate that the threat was blocked—just that it was found. I'm unsure about how to go about removing this trojan. Is there a chance this could be a false positive? Any advice would be appreciated!
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If Kaspersky flagged the download, that's probably a good sign! Look into the quarantine section to see what it identified. If it’s just found and hasn’t blocked anything, it may just be a precaution. Also, occasionally, it could be a false alarm. If you're worried, run a scan with a second antivirus just to get a second opinion.
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I heard Kaspersky isn't as trusted as it used to be, especially in the U.S. If you’re seeing that it found a trojan but didn't block it, check your quarantine section. If the program hasn’t acted on it, you might need to handle it yourself. Make sure to delete or quarantine the file manually. It's always good to use additional antivirus software or tools to confirm the findings.
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First off, you might want to check if the trojan has been quarantined or deleted in Kaspersky's history section. Usually, when Kaspersky detects something malicious, it takes action right away. If it hasn’t, you could manually remove or quarantine the detected file. Also, consider if this detection could be a false positive, but just to be safe, scan with another antivirus like Windows Defender as a backup. Just be aware that Kaspersky has had a mixed reputation lately, especially in certain regions.
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