[WriteLog] Virus alert after download

[Mike Armstrong]

Steve and all, I would add that after your download succeeds, immediately remove the network until your install is complete and Auto-protect is re-enabled.  Then you can safely reconnect to a network.  

I know that sounds a bit paranoid, but when you shut off your protections, it is a good idea to remove any potential security issues until you can turn it back on.  HOWEVER, if there is a need for immediate internet connectivity during the install steps (to register or activate your software), then you won't be able to disable networking.  In THAT case, don't use your browser or anything else of that nature until, again, you can turn the auto-protect back on.

There is a potential for mischief during those times you turn protection off, temporarily, so do what you can to make sure nothing can happen during that time.  AGAIN, I know it sounds a bit paranoid, but as an IT security professional working for a very large IT company, I have almost "seen it all," so to speak.  Including the installation of malware during a short period of time where auto-protect was shut off, for this same reason.  It was caused, ostensibly, by the user doing some "web activity" during the rather boring software install..... in other words, the guy was simply trying to do something "productive" until the install completed.  Unfortunately, it was just bad timing, as it were.

Anyway, I don't want to belabor the point..... security topics are often so very dull for those reading it.... he he he.  Just use common sense and think a little on the "paranoid" side during those few times you have to disable your protections and try to mitigate the temporary "exposure" by being a bit more observant and careful...... THANKS for taking the time to read this, folks.  :) :)

Fair winds and following seas (aka 73's),

Mike AB7ZU 

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> On Oct 5, 2013, at 10:22, Steve AI9T <steve at ai9t.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Gerd
> 
> I just downloaded the same from the Writelog site and I'm not getting any alerts here. I also scanned it with my virus software and it found nothing. I use NOD 32 as my virus software. I think I would disable Norton's auto protect and download it again then install. After it's installed enable your Norton auto protect.
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>> On 10/5/2013 12:19 PM, Gerd, DF5SI wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> 
>>  
>> just renewed to Writelog  V11.13. After downloading the full version my
>> monitor flashed "dark red" and Norton Internet Security blow out a "High
>> Risk Virus Alert"  so called "Reputation 1". Norton didn't ask me and
>> immediately deleted my Writelog download. I downloaded 2 times but with same
>> result. The file is still isolated by Norton but what shall I do? Is there
>> any risk for me to open the file? Any ideas or experience in this case?
>> 
>>  
>>  
>> 73! de Gerd, YB3/DF5SI
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