Google allo detected as malware ?

Avast Mobile Security Avast Mobile Security for Android
1

After a scan yesterday I saw that Google allo was detected as malware with no extra information provided. I discovered that this app has been discontinued and my thoughts was that maybe that could have something to do with it. Anyone else experienced this ? Running Android 10 on a pixel xl with the latest security update.

Thanks

2

Same here,

Pixel 2 XL, Android 10 with last updates

3

It’s very odd , good to know it’s not an isolated event.

4

Same here, I removed it for now, is it a false positive perhaps? :-\

Also Pixel 2 XL, Android 10 with last updates

5

Hmm strange. I’m guessing it is , would love to get their input on it if possible.

6

Is anyone from Avast responding to these posts? This is my first time posting here.

7

They may ,usually they do. I mean if it’s a bug I’m sure they would have interest.

8

Same here. I figured i’d jump in and maybe with enough reports we can get someone to look into it. On second thought isn’t Allo depreciated and was replaced with Duo?

9

It’s more I’d just like to know if it was a false positive. So I can chill ahaha

10

Same here on a Pixel 2 and a Nexus 5X (though I’ve never used Allo and had forgotten it was still on them) so I just uninstalled it on both. I see today a report on Android Authority that Huawei phones are also warning users that the app is “infected”.

11

Hi, I am trying to get someone from the Virus Lab, but everyone is on holiday, will get back to you on Monday, thanks for understanding.

12

Hi, colleagues have confirmed false positive, the app should not be flagged from now on.

13

Thank you very much for your investigation and work. It’s much appreciated :v:

14

NP.