Possible Powershell virus

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@HarryAdney

Every time I use a terminal in Visual Studio Code, Norton finds a threat in Powershell, as shown in the attached image.

Hello @HarryAdney
See details ?

When I read Visual Studio. I think about here

and I think v22 Data Protector & v24 Ransomware Protection

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When I read powershell.exe & IDP. I think about here and here

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@HarryAdney

Threat name: IDP.HELU.PSE45%s_cmd
Threat type: Miscellaneous - This is malicious software that could harm your data, computer, or network.
Status: Threat detected
Detected by: Behavioral Protection
On PC from: 31/10/2024, 11:22
Last Used: 19/11/2024, 10:17
Startup Item: Yes

Did you try temporarily disabling Behavior Protection…as test?
Settings → Antivirus → Real-Time Protection → Behavioral Protection

Behavioral Protection provides real-time protection against threats and proactively detects unknown security risks on your computer. Behavioral Protection identifies emerging threats based on the behavior of applications.

https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/norton-360-deluxe/current/solutions/v20240108175807418

You can configure your Norton product to exclude certain files and folders from virus scans. When you add a file or folder to the Exclusions list, your Norton product ignores the file or folder when it scans for security risks.

For more information, see Exclude files and folders from Norton scans.

https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/norton-360-deluxe/current/solutions/v20240108175708382