From 57e782b1dad462333b60bfea7006b769bfe5567b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jonathan Holmgren Date: Tue, 17 May 2022 18:12:12 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Created False Positives (markdown) --- False-Positives.md | 26 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+) create mode 100644 False-Positives.md diff --git a/False-Positives.md b/False-Positives.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1fdebc1 --- /dev/null +++ b/False-Positives.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +## False Positives + +PhoenixePE uses a variety of 3rd party software and includes support for including many 3rd party applications in your build. + +Some Antivirus/Antimalware software may detect legitimate software as a virus/Trojan/potentially unwanted program (PUP). These detections are false positives. Do not bother reporting them to PhoenixPE developers unless you have a detailed analysis written and signed by a real-life person working for the antivirus software company or reputable security research organization. **Violations of this rule will result in your issue/post being closed/locked without warning.** + +## What can I do? + +As with anything on the Internet, you should use good judgement. Don't use software/programs you don't know or from sources you don't trust. Alot of legitimate security software, password recovery tools, etc. are unfairly classified as threats by Antivirus companies. You must either choose not to use such such software, or if necessary, add an exception for the program in your Anti-virus software. + +Wherever possible PhoenixPE will attempt to download software that is known to cause false positives directly from the author's website in order to ensure the authenticity of the software. You are encouraged to verify file hashes of the downloaded files with those published on the author's website. + +Please report false positives directly to your Anti-Virus company, it's the only way we can stop this behavior. + +## Further Reading: + +[Antivirus companies cause a big headache to small developers](http://blog.nirsoft.net/2009/05/17/antivirus-companies-cause-a-big-headache-to-small-developers/) + +[NirSoft Known Antivirus "False Positive" Problems](https://www.nirsoft.net/false_positive_report.html) + +[It's time to do something about these AutoHotkey antivirus false positives](http://www.donationcoder.com/forum/?topic=15210.0) + +[AutoIt and Malware](https://www.autoitscript.com/wiki/AutoIt_and_Malware) + +[How to Report Malware or False Positives to Multiple Antivirus Vendors](https://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-report-malware-or-false-positives-multiple-antivirus-vendors.htm) +