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[Closed] Portableapps updater is a virus

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cgigate
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[Closed] Portableapps updater is a virus

Duplicate of: https://portableapps.com/node/70275

Tried add new app from "Apps" > "Get More App" > "By category". it triggers Windows 11 defender alert "Threats found"
the detail shows "Trojan:Script/Wacatac.B!ml", it got quarantined by WIndows 11.
Trojan:Script/Wacatac.B!ml
Alert level:Severe
This program is dangerous and executes commands from an attacker.
Affected items:file: C:\Users\xxx\AppData\Local\Temp\nsy2552.tmp\update.7z
it is no longer to able to do update or add apps

UD37
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RE: Portableapps updater is a virus

Same for me on Windows 10 with MICROSOFT Defender with the same procedure but a diffrent virus.

Détecté : Trojan:Script/Sabsik.FL.A!ml
État : Supprimé ou restauré
Date : 24/02/2024 11:00
Détails : Ce programme est dangereux et il exécute des commandes émanant d’une personne malveillante.
Éléments affectés : file: C:\Users\xxx\AppData\Local\Temp\nsw127C.tmp\update.7z

I can update my apps but not add another one.

Drazick
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Same Here

Got the same issue on Windows 11 Pro.

romel
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Same in Windows 11

Well, this "issue" happen to me - yesterday, in my work PC, but I related to Company's MS-Defender rules.
But I came here to write that in my personal PC also happened:
Detectado: Trojan:Script/SabsÍk,TEA!ml
Estado: Quitado
Se quitó una amenaza o una aplicación de este dispositivo.
Fecha: 24/02/2024 8:36 a. m.
Detalles: Este programa es peligroso y ejecuta comandos de un atacante.
Elementos afectados:
file: C:\Users\Romelio\AppData\Local\Temp\nsp8BBD.tmp\update.7z

polaris197
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Virus in updater !

Portableapps updater is considered as a virus by windows Defender

Trojan:Script/Wacatac.B!ml

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