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    Angry MalwareBytes finds Spybot problems?

    I ran MalwareBytes and it found these Security Hijacks (2 of I know are associated with Spybot). Are they really Spybot problems?

    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
    Version: 2.00.2.1012
    Malware Database: v2014.08.16.05
    Rootkit Database: v2014.08.15.01
    License: Premium
    Malware Protection: Enabled
    Malicious Website Protection: Enabled
    Self-protection: Disabled

    OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
    CPU: x86
    File System: NTFS
    User: bedroom

    Scan Type: Threat Scan
    Result: Completed
    Objects Scanned: 264575
    Time Elapsed: 8 min, 27 sec

    Memory: Enabled
    Startup: Enabled
    Filesystem: Enabled
    Archives: Enabled
    Rootkits: Disabled
    Heuristics: Enabled
    PUP: Warn
    PUM: Enabled

    Processes: 0
    (No malicious items detected)

    Modules: 0
    (No malicious items detected)

    Registry Keys: 3
    Security.Hijack, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\IMAGE FILE EXECUTION OPTIONS\AUpdate.exe, No Action By User, [23222a9d86f595a13077088225deba46],
    Security.Hijack, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\IMAGE FILE EXECUTION OPTIONS\blindman.exe, No Action By User, [9aab725599e233031d90cd1ecb376e92],
    Security.Hijack, HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\IMAGE FILE EXECUTION OPTIONS\SDFiles.exe, No Action By User, [45008c3bd9a248ee25dcc437a65cc739],

    Registry Values: 0

    Registry Data: 0
    (No malicious items detected)

    Folders: 0

    Files: 0
    (No malicious items detected)

    Physical Sectors: 0
    (No malicious items detected)


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    Hello junksasa,

    Could you please report them at the malwarebytes forums.

    https://forums.malwarebytes.org/inde...lse-positives/

    Best regards.
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    Default Have contacted MalwareBytes

    I have contacted MalwareBytes. Their response is:

    In this particular case, the detection is because of the type of data entry, an Image File Execution Option. This is causing programs that are running normally to be directed into other processes. This type of action is almost always used maliciously. As I mentioned, you can ignore them during the scan, but if you'd like to temporarily quarantine them we can see if it has unexpected results. If so, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is capable of restoring the quarantined item. There are no current conflicts with Advanced System Care that I am aware of.

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    Hello junksasa,

    Thank you by which method did you make contact to report this?

    Quote Originally Posted by junksasa View Post
    I have contacted MalwareBytes. Their response is:

    In this particular case, the detection is because of the type of data entry, an Image File Execution Option. This is causing programs that are running normally to be directed into other processes. This type of action is almost always used maliciously. As I mentioned, you can ignore them during the scan, but if you'd like to temporarily quarantine them we can see if it has unexpected results. If so, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is capable of restoring the quarantined item. There are no current conflicts with Advanced System Care that I am aware of.

    Quote Originally Posted by tashi View Post
    Hello junksasa,

    Could you please report them at the malwarebytes forums.

    https://forums.malwarebytes.org/inde...lse-positives/

    Best regards.
    Regards.
    Microsoft MVP Reconnect 2018-
    Windows Insider MVP 2016-2018
    Microsoft Consumer Security MVP 2006-2016

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    Quote Originally Posted by tashi View Post
    Hello junksasa,

    Thank you by which method did you make contact to report this?





    Regards.
    I contacted them directly through there help and I have now also posted the problem at the location you suggested.

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