R8000 AC3200 Virus in Firmware

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&nbsp;\NETGEARGenie\update_temp\NETGEARGenie-install.exe;Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Alien.ccl;Trojan program;09/29/2017 12:39:12&nbsp;

gwells8211 · Answer

tried downloading genie software for windows directly from netgear but Kaspersky nailed the file as: trojan-downloader.win32.alien.ccl and forced a computer shut down and disinfected sequence before rebooting and eliminating the netgear file

cdysthe · Answer

Sounds like a false positive to me. I would ask Kaspersky. I have downloaded the same file with three different AVs installed, Nod32, Norton and Bitdefender and didn't get a positive on any of them.&nbsp;

michaelkenward · Answer

That isn't the only issue that Kaspersky can create:&nbsp;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; Unable to access router management page with Kaspersky installed &lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;

cdysthe · Answer

Never been a big Kaspersky fan. When I have to run Windows I'd rather use Nod32 or Bitdefender. I always turn it off when working on the router or use Linux which never fails and has not viruses (yet).

BaJohn · Answer

Hijust to add my bit ...&nbsp;I also have the problem running Zonealarm Extreme Security Vers 15.1.501.17249.Just in case others with it were wondering.&nbsp;Can we be assured that the downloaded file (NOT saved by Zonealarm) is safe?Thanks.

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R8000 AC3200 Virus in Firmware

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