[FIXED] [VBS: Malware Gen] False positives Vir. def: 170221-1 22.2.2017 0:08:41

system · 2017-02-22T06:35:48.000Z

I get this every time I go to my Amazon.ca cart. Haven’t seen it on any other sites.

system · 2017-02-22T06:37:31.000Z

False positives for me as well, about every 5 minutes starting today. Was trying to upload a screen shot, but I can’t get that to work, either.

Dynaheir · 2017-02-22T06:39:44.000Z

http://imageshack.cz/images/2017/02/22/Avast.jpg

I am having this kind of it. It’s pretty annoying since I use Opera

system · 2017-02-22T06:40:02.000Z

Came here to report the exact same issue

system · 2017-02-22T06:44:21.000Z

Dynaheir post:40:

Amy29 post:38:

Hopper15 post:36:

sseth post:33:

I made a stupid mistake and let the boot scan delete a ton of files off my computer. I realized 3/4 thru that something was wrong and this couldn’t be a legit virus.

All sorts of files were deleted off my computer including personal files.

Is there any way to recover them or at least see a log of files that were deleted during the last boot scan?

Its going to take me days to reinstall everything and get back all the data I lost

Sucks to hear this happened to someone over a false positive.

This is truly awful D: Thanks avast…I’d usually say this in positivity .Because this virus scanner has helped me in the past, but it’s just one big mess today.

I am also so sorry to hear that pal! DX Avast had it’s downs from time to time with false positives, but overall progress and security is still so great.

I was wondering, the VBS Malware is flagging one and the same page, some part of opera main page, that’s normal? Although it does on different pages.

well luckily it looks like I have a system restore point from a week ago. If I do the restore will that bring back all my files? Sorry if thats a dumb question I don’t know much about this stuff.

system · 2017-02-22T06:45:21.000Z

Is computer safe to use?

Dynaheir · 2017-02-22T06:49:08.000Z

Aco3 post:46:

Is computer safe to use?

So far as this goes, it should be.

system · 2017-02-22T06:51:08.000Z

Wow so im not the only one…

This AV is detecting OPERA.EXE as a malware.

https://s16.postimg.org/4z0n8qbj5/Sin_t_tulo.png

Hopper15 · 2017-02-22T06:53:13.000Z

sseth post:45:

Dynaheir post:40:

Amy29 post:38:

Hopper15 post:36:

sseth post:33:

I made a stupid mistake and let the boot scan delete a ton of files off my computer. I realized 3/4 thru that something was wrong and this couldn’t be a legit virus.

All sorts of files were deleted off my computer including personal files.

Is there any way to recover them or at least see a log of files that were deleted during the last boot scan?

Its going to take me days to reinstall everything and get back all the data I lost

Sucks to hear this happened to someone over a false positive.

This is truly awful D: Thanks avast…I’d usually say this in positivity .Because this virus scanner has helped me in the past, but it’s just one big mess today.

I am also so sorry to hear that pal! DX Avast had it’s downs from time to time with false positives, but overall progress and security is still so great.

I was wondering, the VBS Malware is flagging one and the same page, some part of opera main page, that’s normal? Although it does on different pages.

well luckily it looks like I have a system restore point from a week ago. If I do the restore will that bring back all my files? Sorry if thats a dumb question I don’t know much about this stuff.

You should do the system restore.

Dynaheir · 2017-02-22T06:53:30.000Z

Hagogs post:48:

Wow so im not the only one…

This AV is detecting OPERA.EXE as a malware.

https://s16.postimg.org/4z0n8qbj5/Sin_t_tulo.png

the absolutely same as mine xD

allenergy11 · 2017-02-22T06:55:59.000Z

How do I get all these files RESTORED to their original location from the Virus Chest? The Avast scan put tons of files in the Chest after finding the VBS: Malware Gen which is apparently a false positive Avast glitch!

Please give clear instructions to restore the files to their original location . Thank you so much!

Avast FIX this issue ASAP please! I need my computer for a talk later today! Ready to disable Avast!

system · 2017-02-22T07:01:03.000Z

[quote author=sseth link=topic=197572.msg1371063#msg1371063 date=1487745861]

Dynaheir post:40:

Amy29 post:38:

Hopper15 post:36:

sseth post:33:

I made a stupid mistake and let the boot scan delete a ton of files off my computer. I realized 3/4 thru that something was wrong and this couldn’t be a legit virus.

All sorts of files were deleted off my computer including personal files.

Is there any way to recover them or at least see a log of files that were deleted during the last boot scan?

Its going to take me days to reinstall everything and get back all the data I lost

Sucks to hear this happened to someone over a false positive.

This is truly awful D: Thanks avast…I’d usually say this in positivity .Because this virus scanner has helped me in the past, but it’s just one big mess today.

I am also so sorry to hear that pal! DX Avast had it’s downs from time to time with false positives, but overall progress and security is still so great.

I was wondering, the VBS Malware is flagging one and the same page, some part of opera main page, that’s normal? Although it does on different pages.

It did scan a fangame I think it was sonic 2 HD; as a false positive once a long time ago back whenever it got released. This one though, yikes.

system · 2017-02-22T07:06:54.000Z

Please fix this ASAP. I have uninstalled Avast until this issue is fixed. This pervasive false positive is preventing me from taking care of my daily business online, which is bad enough.

But now I would be a fool to run an Avast scan so long as there are people reporting Avast has deleted large numbers of files from their machines that were not infected. And they are asking how to get their files back!

system · 2017-02-22T07:08:31.000Z

Dynaheir post:47:

Aco3 post:46:

Is computer safe to use?

So far as this goes, it should be.

Can I restore the files on my virus chest now? or wait for the fix?

system · 2017-02-22T07:21:27.000Z

même problème

system · 2017-02-22T07:24:07.000Z

Total newbie here. I just made an account so I could post here once i saw others having similar issue. Mines slightly different though, I’ve done scans and scans for days, but I keep getting a Threat Detected/Blocked pop up. It doesn’t seem to me like its really a virus or malware though, its located in my windows\system32 and the object is related to something to do with windows10/microsoft updates? Really confusing and I haven’t done anything differently on my computer than I normally do. I’m hoping its just a false reading and related to the problem you guys are having…And I hope its fixed soon!

Asyn · 2017-02-22T07:24:56.000Z

Got a reply from vlab: A vps with this detection disabled is already being rolled out

system · 2017-02-22T07:35:15.000Z

I’m experiencing the same problem with VBS: Malware-gen alerts. I did a boot scan and 219 files are in the virus chest. Not knowing what I was doing I messed around with the auto and repair buttons. I didn’t delete anything manually. I can’t find any instructions on how to restore files from the virus chest if and when it’s safe to do so.

Like others who’ve posted, I don’t know what sort of damage I may have done with the boot scan and repair. My computer and windows are working fine. I’m wondering whether I should do a system restore. I guess I’m waiting for word from Avast at this point.

Dynaheir · 2017-02-22T07:40:10.000Z

Asyn post:57:

Got a reply from vlab: A vps with this detection disabled is already being rolled out

A full vps or just streaming update?

Asyn · 2017-02-22T07:41:28.000Z

Dynaheir post:59:

Asyn post:57:

Got a reply from vlab: A vps with this detection disabled is already being rolled out

A full vps or just streaming update?

That’s all I know, but it sounds more like a full vps update.

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