ForceRecon 1 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 I get this message when testing with ESET. 8/31/2021 6:30:42 AM Files scanned: 294470 Detected files: 1 Cleaned files: 0 Total scan time 00:32:07 Scan status: Finished C:\Program Files\Norton Security\Engine\22.21.6.53\NCrypt.exe a variant of Win64/CoinMiner.RH potentially unwanted application error while cleaning (Access denied) Should I assume this is just a false positive and that since I am using a competitors program on this machine it is probably incorrect. Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWrighty 6 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Why are you doing an online scan with another competitive product. Is Norton not working correctly. Eset likely does not have NCrypt.exe whitelisted as safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForceRecon 1 Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 I just like to check other products that are out there.. This one happens to be something I used for a long time before moving to Norton360. I was just curious.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWrighty 6 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Just now, ForceRecon said: I just like to check other products that are out there.. This one happens to be something I used for a long time before moving to Norton360. I was just curious.. Why did you move from Eset to Norton360. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itman 1,716 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, ForceRecon said: Should I assume this is just a false positive and that since I am using a competitors program on this machine it is probably incorrect. Actually, it is a coin miner; but one employed by design: Quote What's new in Norton 22.21.6.51? Norton Crypto - A safer way to turn your idle PC into a money maker. A safer and easier way to mine crypto and store your earnings in the cloud more securely. For more information, please visit Introducing Norton Crypto blog. https://community.norton.com/en/blogs/product-service-announcements/norton-security-2221651-windows-now-available Edited August 31, 2021 by itman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWrighty 6 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 25 minutes ago, itman said: Actually, it is a coin miner; but one employed by design: https://community.norton.com/en/blogs/product-service-announcements/norton-security-2221651-windows-now-available Wow, Norton360 comes with Crypto Mining, are they paying your power bill. I guess this is opt in, but how can such a program want to keep your PC active potentially increasing the chance of attack. i.e. the more uptime the more chances of being hit. If I buy an AV/Internet Security program the last thing I want is it running flat out when I'm not there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForceRecon 1 Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 well, then I guess fortunately for you ESET is your cup of tea. There is always the option to pause it if you don't want to be part of it. Up to the user. I personally want to give it a try.. I always like seeing new things in a product. In the same respect. I do prefer buying a product that does its job. Eset does just that. A long time ago someone said to me if you want to print something buy a printer, don't buy a printer, copier, fax and scanner all in one machine.. Buy the product that does what it is suppose to do well and does it. ESET will always be my printer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Most Valued Members peteyt 394 Posted September 1, 2021 Most Valued Members Share Posted September 1, 2021 7 hours ago, ForceRecon said: well, then I guess fortunately for you ESET is your cup of tea. There is always the option to pause it if you don't want to be part of it. Up to the user. I personally want to give it a try.. I always like seeing new things in a product. In the same respect. I do prefer buying a product that does its job. Eset does just that. A long time ago someone said to me if you want to print something buy a printer, don't buy a printer, copier, fax and scanner all in one machine.. Buy the product that does what it is suppose to do well and does it. ESET will always be my printer. I presume you mean you use norton 360 and eset online - if you are using eset desktop, it's not advised to run another AV with realtime protection enabled due to clashes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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