Eset False Positive? - Why?

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I get this message when testing with ESET.

8/31/2021 6:30:42 AM
Files scanned: 294470
Detected files: 1
Cleaned files: 0
Total scan time 00:32:07
Scan status: Finished
C:\Program Files\Norton Security\Engine\22.21.6.53\NCrypt.exe    a variant of Win64/CoinMiner.RH potentially unwanted application    error while cleaning (Access denied)

Should I assume this is just a false positive and that since I am using a competitors program on this machine it is probably incorrect.

Thanks...

 

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Thanks so much you can close this thread.. I will check over there.. Thanks again!!

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 Normally I do not run two separate AV programs, but I will tell you this.. running eset and norton together never showed an issue till this.

The thing is, you will not know that things go wrong until the two programs fighting for resources to scan some new file actually end up missing it. Possibly allowing malware into your system. All AV developers do not recommend running two real time AV at the same time for a reason. You can search for more info on this. But in the end, it is your call.

The crypto feature is being phased in slowly to ensure that there are no issues. Starting with US customers only.  If you want to pursue this further, you can check out the Norton Crypto forum board here.   https://community.norton.com/en/forums/norton-crypto

 

 

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yes, I have all that.. My laptop video card is a m5000m Nvidia Quadro with 8GB. - I checked all the system requirements.. Not sure.. maybe it does not like xeon processors.  I mean, norton is running perfectly.. is this something you need to wait for it to be rolled out to your machine? I mean if it was there already it might be greyed out for activation if the machine did not meet the requirements, but to not be even visible in the program?  Thoughts?

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Check the system requirements for Norton Crypto in this Norton Announcement blog.   https://community.norton.com/en/blogs/product-service-announcements/introducing-norton-crypto

Note that the GPU has to have a minimum 6GB of dedicated memory.

 

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Now that I know that there is an option for CC built into N360, now I wanted to start it.. However, I do not see the option for make cash while your machine is idle. Normally I do not run two separate AV programs, but I will tell you this.. running eset and norton together never showed an issue till this.  Shame my machine can't run it or is missing something. This laptop is really high end.. I guess mobile GPU's even though they are really good are not good enough.

I would have like to enable it and try it out..

 

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Did you fully remove Norton before testing Eset? Having two real time AV products active on a system is not recommended and can give false results.

As for the detection of the Norton Crypto, AV products will flag mining software because a very large percentage of crypto installations are from users unwittingly installing the software alongside some legitimate, free software. A PUP, Possibly Unwanted Program. Once installed, it can drag down the performance of the system while it is mining for someone else, but giving the user no benefit.  So it is not really a false positive from Eset. Those who know that they have deliberately installed a miner are going to have to take a few extra steps to exclude them from their AV product scans.

 

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That is Norton's new mining program.