Given the intrusive nature of FFTF, it's likely a false positive, but I'm going to err on the side of caution. It's also kind of stunning that none of you who put in a ticket so far have received a response? You would think the mention of malware in someone's product would maybe stir some action.

28 minutes ago, NickBo said:

It's way, way worse than having to re-install a few files/applications. If you have malicious files on your C drive it means that someone can have complete remote control over your computer. Like stealing all files, installing ransomware, attacking other devices on your local network, activating the mic or webcam, and so on.

Thanks for the explanation.

This has happened twice during April, the first one with FSX3D Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport (from SimMarket) and now with FSPS's FFTF Dynamic. I totally agree that the distributors and developers/vendors should take this very seriously, otherwise they will be the first ones affected by losing future sales.

Thanks again, Ed

 

 

13 minutes ago, Chapstick said:

Given the intrusive nature of FFTF, it's likely a false positive, but I'm going to err on the side of caution. It's also kind of stunning that none of you who put in a ticket so far have received a response? You would think the mention of malware in someone's product would maybe stir some action.

Simmarket responded quickly but now I'm waiting on the developer.  It has been about 24 hours so hopefully I hear back soon.

Hi,

You can be sure that all security software which implements application encryption, triggers false virus alarms, occasionally or often, there is simply no rule about this. We are part of the software protection community and we are able to see constant problems reported from other software protection providers to AV providers. Sometimes they respond, sometimes they do not, this is hurting everyone, us, our clients and end users and the source/solution for the problem are AV companies. If it is not a virus or any kind of malicious software it should not be treated as such. They are in the business of detection so they need to make their products accurate as possible which proved to be a big problem.

We assure all that there are no virus packed at our products. Until AV providers update their database, you may get false alerts. If anyone wants to test for a real virus can simply upload the file to 

Kaspersky

https://scan.kaspersky.com/

or similar AV sites.

Regards,

Achilles