I recently encountered a strange situation with my PC. Microsoft Antivirus alerted me about a new threat, specifically mentioning a Trojan right after I had downloaded TinyTask. But then, just within seconds, it claimed everything was back to normal and detected no viruses. I'm unsure if that means I'm in the clear or if there's still a lurking issue. Also, I don't remember if I have any other protection software installed. Can anyone shed some light on this?
2 Answers
It sounds like your antivirus did detect something briefly, but it might have been a false alarm or a temporary issue. If it cleared up quickly and shows no further threats now, you might be safe. However, to be sure, it wouldn't hurt to run a full system scan with another antivirus or malware removal tool just to be cautious. Better safe than sorry!
Your antivirus likely did its job by flagging something, but it seems to have cleared it up. Keep an eye on things. If you're worried about malware, consider using additional tools like Malwarebytes for a deeper scan. It can help ensure there are no hidden threats.
Yeah, double-checking is a good idea. Some programs can throw false positives, especially right after a download.