[Kaspersky turned off mid-way through full scan.]

@BigHotStud

Please check this Kaspersky Support article :

https://support.kaspersky.com/common/error/other/14825

 But the scan itself didn’t stop, rather, the whole application just quit, similar to how you’d end it by right clicking it in the system tray and clicking “Exit”

[Kaspersky turned off mid-way through full scan.]

Yesterday, I was going through digital signatures of some files that Kaspersky couldn’t process when, suddenly, it turned off(the windows defender popup appeared saying “turn on Antivirus”). I have no idea why, as the files it was scanning at the time weren’t even malicious. I scanned my PC twice with full scans after, reset my settings and Kaspersky ran a background scan or two. I also downloaded HitManPro by Sophos and scanned my PC once, it only found a few tracking cookies and that’s it. Do I have malware or am I good?

My only ‘theory’ for why Kaspersky could’ve turned off, if it’s not malware related, is that I accidentally right clicked and turned it off, as I was right clicking the files to check their digital signatures.

[Is "Not Processed" something to be worried about?]

@BigHotStud Can you please provide the detection Log.

I cannot, I can provide a screenshot of the detection log thing though.
 

There were a few more of these files, all inside the C:\Windows\Installer\Razer\Installer\ directory.

I updated Razer Synapse a few days ago, prior to that, Kaspersky has never had any processing errors regarding Razer files.

[Is "Not Processed" something to be worried about?]

@BigHotStud If the zip files are password protected the archives cannot be scanned.

Please go to More tools > Reports > Export and submit the TXT Log.

I think there is no reason to worry about.

They aren’t password protected. I just noticed some Microsoft Edge update files also couldn’t be processed, same with some Razer update files. Everything was working fine before this, what’s causing the errors?

Also, I can delete all the files that cause the errors.

[Is "Not Processed" something to be worried about?]

I play videogames and I enjoy modding said games. I recently modded a Skyrim and I noticed a bunch of “Not Processed” files popping up after doing Full Scans. I also noticed that a file in the Nvidia Corporation directy couldn’t be processed either. Is this something to worry about or no?

Most of these files are .zip files, except the Nvidia Corporation installer, it’s a .exe

[How do I tell if my Kaspersky Security Cloud version is legitimate/official?]

@BigHotStud Here is some additional information :

• How to verify if the downloaded Kaspersky Lab installer is genuine 
• Certificate verification problem detected

I think you misunderstood me again. I currently have an installed version of Security Cloud Free and I want to check whether it’s a legitimate, working version of it. To do that, do I just have to check whether the digital signatures are fine?

[How do I tell if my Kaspersky Security Cloud version is legitimate/official?]

@BigHotStud Please go to https://www.kaspersky.com/downloads

I don’t think you understood, I meant if there’s a way to check if my current download of Kaspersky Security Cloud Free is official, not where to download it from.

[How do I tell if my Kaspersky Security Cloud version is legitimate/official?]

I don’t really remember where I downloaded from, I think it was from the official Kaspersky site, actually, I’m 90% sure it was, but I’m a bit paranoid about it. Is it just by Digital Signatures and whether they’re valid?

I use the free version.

[Does Kaspersky detect RATs and other malware that remote control your computer?]

Hi @BigHotStud , 

Do I still have protection against RATs then?

Of course. You still have your Windows firewall enabled, right? How to turn firewall on or off

 

 

Yep, never ever tampered with the settings or anything.

[Does Kaspersky detect RATs and other malware that remote control your computer?]

what if I don’t have premium? Do I only have System Watcher and Network Attack Blocker then?

Hello @BigHotStud, 

Thank you for posting back!

• From the four features @Igor Kurzin listed - yes. 
• Please read: Kaspersky Security Cloud package comparison.

Thank you🙏

Flood🐳 +🐋

 

Do I still have protection against RATs then?

[Does Kaspersky detect RATs and other malware that remote control your computer?]

Hi @BigHotStud , 

Relying solely on signatures is not the Kaspersky approach. That’s exactly the reason why there is System Watcher, Application Control, Firewall and Network Attack Blocker: to form a complex multilayer security solution, to prevent RATs and other types of malware.

Please note, that security must include a wider range of measures: using strong passwords, disabling Remote Access to the PC, correctly configuring local wi-fi and router (how to secure your router and wi-fi network: 
https://support.kaspersky.com/common/windows/12779), do not open suspicious links, etc.

Hey, sorry for going back to an old threat, but what if I don’t have premium? Do I only have System Watcher and Network Attack Blocker then?

["This folder is in use" when trying to move folders.]

Hello @BigHotStud,

the "This folder is in use!" problem is not necessarily caused by a virus.
It is also possible that your KSC Free is responsible.
When you mark the folder for copying, KSC checks if there are modified files in it. Depending on the size of the folder, this may cause delays.

Regarding the "Disk Write" error, you may want to check your HD with an appropriate tool. Checking the SMART data of the HD could also give a hint.

Oh, that might be it! Most of the files are pretty chunky (the transfer window pops up), so it might be KSC then!

Also, regarding the Disk Write Error thing, I checked my SSD using CrystalDiskInfo and I had a 97%, so I don’t think it’s a hardware problem. It’s most likely just a problem with steam, or that steam copies files from it’s own temporary folder to the common folder, in turn, KSC has to check it.

["This folder is in use" when trying to move folders.]

@BigHotStud Without a Kaspersky alert this is not a virus related issue.

For a false positive please go to https://opentip.kaspersky.com

 

Oh, no, the antivirus that picked it up on VirusTotal wasn’t kaspersky, it was just a completely random AV I haven’t heard about.

Kaspersky hasn’t picked up anything on my PC.

["This folder is in use" when trying to move folders.]

One more thing: I use a program that lets me monitor incoming and outgoing connections, as well as automatically scans them through VirusTotal. I’ve seen nothing malicious, well, except gamebarpresencewriter.exe, which, I think, was a false positive, as it only had 1/68 detections.

["This folder is in use" when trying to move folders.]

I've recently gotten into game modding, but problem is that I, sometimes, get the popup of "This folder is in use!" when trying to move a mod folder into the game directory. I have no idea what's causing it, as a second later I can click "Try again" and it'll work normally. This also doesn't happen on just new files, so I have no idea what's going on.

I haven't installed any new programs for a while, I don't think, maybe just downloaded a mod or two or something a long the lines of that. I also have KSC Free constantly running and do daily full scans, so I'm doubtful it's malware, but my paranoia says that I should still ask.

Are these ‘symptoms’ of malware, or is something legitimate in my computer ‘goofing’ and making this happen?

Forgot to mention: I've also had some "Disk Write" errors on steam that are completely random- sometimes they're there, sometimes they're not. Restarting the download makes them go away instantly.

[What happens when Kaspersky blocks a link/download?]

@BigHotStud Kaspersky blocked the malicious link that didn’t open in your browser, there is nothing to repair ….

Wait, just to get this right. Are you saying that Kaspersky blocked the link before it could open in my browser?

[What happens when Kaspersky blocks a link/download?]

@BigHotStud

Please check your Kaspersky reports and post a screenshot from the detection.

 

 

 

 

Oh, I had a completely different screen- it just said “Prevented visiting website”. Is this good?

 

[What happens when Kaspersky blocks a link/download?]

@BigHotStud If a Full Scan found nothing your system is clean.

I know but I’m still concerned about “Previously opened malicious link detected” with the “Not Processed” result.

I have no idea what it means. Is it saying that I visited the link in the past or is it saying that I opened a link that it found malicious in the past?

[What happens when Kaspersky blocks a link/download?]

I got to stop posting but one last thing. The website had an invalid certificate and kaspersky had the “Blocked” result on it. I just ran yet another Full Scan and it found nothing.

[What happens when Kaspersky blocks a link/download?]

A hour after opening this, I got a “Previously opened malicious link detected” notification and a “not processed” result. What does this mean?!

[What happens when Kaspersky blocks a link/download?]

Just finished the scan and it came back clear.

[What happens when Kaspersky blocks a link/download?]

I googled some stuff and it turns out one of the websites I visited, I think, attempted a driveby download. Kaspersky didn’t even let the page load fully and exited it, putting me into the “Prevented visiting website” page. I clicked on the address again in the history tab to check what the message was and it put me into the same webpage.

I also threw the link through VirusTotal and each link got at least one detection.

Here are the links in question:

 

"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjZhYjwkpXzAhWWyosKHZ3FAw0QFnoECAMQAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fweathergroup.com%2Fobsqsyzi%2F89aa50-youtube-ads-are-getting-worse-reddit&usg=AOvVaw3Vs2w9FN2IEDLr7Lj2ysDI"

 

"https://cloud-repos.store/?url=I4WHKFughjLkOKjMhOYzBc7IyLBdU3l%2F8d65zRvGxXFlQjMHVSx6hrmYthxA3kLq4QrQTsTwiAD5dj8Lhc%2BRLWYm5kHceoAC6xr1Dc5TaA84xdzW%2FHGJmTERXycvDcjF"

 

Am I good, since Kaspersky, I think, blocked these links?

P.S- I’m doing a full scan as I post this, just in case and I’m using Security Cloud Free.

Forgot to mention, Kaspersky also blocked these 4 attempted downloads (two each time I visited the link).

 

Moderator note : Blocked links disabled

 

[Does Kaspersky detect RATs and other malware that remote control your computer?]

Some versions of Windows (Windows Pro, for example) have built in remote access capabilities. You can google for ‘how to disable remote access on windows 10’, to find out how to disable (if it is applicable to your version of operating system). 

Having 2FA enabled is a wise strategy, totally support your decision.

I am using Windows 10 Pro, so it does have that feature, but it is disabled and, as far as I know, I’ve never enabled it.

[Does Kaspersky detect RATs and other malware that remote control your computer?]

Hi @BigHotStud , 

Relying solely on signatures is not the Kaspersky approach. That’s exactly the reason why there is System Watcher, Application Control, Firewall and Network Attack Blocker: to form a complex multilayer security solution, to prevent RATs and other types of malware.

Please note, that security must include a wider range of measures: using strong passwords, disabling Remote Access to the PC, correctly configuring local wi-fi and router (how to secure your router and wi-fi network: 
https://support.kaspersky.com/common/windows/12779), do not open suspicious links, etc.

I’ve never installed a Remote Access PC app myself, so if any are installed they’re most likely PuPs or Malware, which, I assume, Kaspersky would detect. My passwords are pretty good and I have 2FA enabled on everything that supports it. Thanks for the info, by the way.

[Does Kaspersky detect RATs and other malware that remote control your computer?]

I recently learned about RATs and I’ve been super paranoid about having one. I heard they’re mainly detected by signatures, but what if the signature is unrecognized or changes it? Does Heuristic Analysis pick it up?

I’ve seen my PC behaving weird, but I’ve pushed the mouse stuff to being just a hardware failure. I’ve, recently, noticed some problems with my keyboard. Mainly, cameras switching while playing the game Rainbow Six: Siege or, today, some spaces, 0s and dots while typing in google docs (granted, it could’ve been me accidentally putting my hand on the keyboard).

By the way, I use KSC Free.