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Deozaan:
Microsoft Security Essentials is/was incorrectly saying Google Chrome is malware and removing it from users' PCs.

http://chrome.blogspot.com/2011/09/problems-with-microsoft-security.html

http://techcrunch.com/2011/09/30/microsoft-accidentally-tags-chrome-as-malware/

KynloStephen66515:
Microsoft Security Essentials is/was incorrectly saying Google Chrome is malware and removing it from users' PCs.

http://chrome.blogspot.com/2011/09/problems-with-microsoft-security.html

http://techcrunch.com/2011/09/30/microsoft-accidentally-tags-chrome-as-malware/
-Deozaan (September 30, 2011, 09:14 PM)
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 ;D

j/k ofc lol

db90h:
The False Positive Report
First week results = 2 of 3 reported FPs fixed on, and at, our forum

In our first week of operation (actually merely days), we had 3 real-time false-positive reports. *2 OF THOSE 3 WERE FIXED _AT_ OUT FORUMS* (one by Trend Micro, the other by Symantec).

We are very proud of the security companies who have stepped up to the plate to mitigate collateral damage wherever they can.

Many or most major security companies are monitoring the forum. The concept is working. All we need now are for more people to report any unresolved false positives or site mis-ratings. Consider our site a safety net in this way, though its uses are far beyond that.

Ever wondered which security product has the lowest false positive rate? Not just in a lab, in the real world? Especially with so many heuristic and behavioral based detections, what is the true FP rate? What about site mis-ratings? How do they figure in?

Answer all this and more by participating ... or spreading the word, so people know 'where to go'

This is a non-profit, all volunteer organization that accepts no monetary donations.

http://falsepositivereport.com

tomos:
Congrats db90h :Thmbsup:

db90h:
Congrats to all those who helped in any way. It was not just me, it was also April and Stephen who dedicated their time to this project too. Stephen got us a nice looking web site going fast, hosted it even. April is doing everything that needs doing, including the logo at the top. Certain security vendors helped by encouraging early support, etc... Lastly, those who simply spread the word are doing as important a job as any.

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