Is the 7zip Detection on VirusTotal a False Positive?
Hey everyone, I have a quick question regarding the latest version of 7zip (26.00). I noticed that VirusTotal is flagging it for detection, but it seems to be…
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Is My Steam Hardware Updater Executable Malicious?
This morning, I noticed a suspicious executable file named "hardware updater exe" on my PC. Curiously, its date shows as if it appeared on 12/12/2025. I ran it…
Is the Excel File I Downloaded Actually Malware or Just a False Positive?
I recently downloaded an Excel file with macros for a study from a reputable university's trusted site (Prolific). After scanning it with both Malwarebytes and Windows Defender, it…
Should I be worried about an Excel file flagged as malware?
I downloaded an Excel file containing macros for a study from a reputable university's site (Prolific). Initially, I scanned it with both Malwarebytes and Windows Defender before opening,…
Worried About My Roblox Installer Being Infected – What Should I Do?
I'm not super tech-savvy and recently checked my Roblox installer file using VirusTotal. I came across a bunch of flagged files under 'execution parents' and 'PE resource parents,'…
How Can I Verify If a File Is Actually Malware?
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…
Got a Strange Email About a Fitness Membership – Should I Be Worried?
I received a strange email claiming that I started a membership at a local fitness club, which I definitely didn't. The email included two PDF attachments: one was…