Norton 360 doesn't like the .981.2 update

from Elemental Forums

The update got stuck in quarantine.  Go figure.  The explanation from Symantec:

"WS.Reputation.1 is a detection for files that have a low reputation score based on analyzing data from Symantec’s community of users and therefore are likely to be security risks. Detections of this type are based on Symantec’s reputation-based security technology. Because this detection is based on a reputation score, it does not represent a specific class of threat like adware or spyware, but instead applies to all threat categories"

In other words, someone (or ones) reported that the update is a security risk.

 

Anyone else encounter this?

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Reply #1 from Elemental Forums Top

I thought it common practice to disable anti-virus b/c stuff like that may happen.

No reason it can't be turned back on after the game is done updating.

 

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Norton's reputation "feature" appears to flag nearly anything that they have not seen before as a threat. It doesn't mean anyone reported it, but rather that it's just new. Honestly, the recommended solution is to switch to a better AV product.

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Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

Thanks for the replies.

 

First of all, I wouldn't advise anyone to disable AV software in order to download anything, even from a trusted site.  That's just asking for trouble.

 

Second, Kryo's clarification of Norton's reputation feature is well taken.  However, I doubt there is anything such as a "better AV product".  As review after review have shown, they all have flaws and can, and will, miss security risks.  Norton certainly has it's share of problems.  I am familiar with many of them.  However, this was the first time I encountered this warning.

 

Thanks again for your input.

Reply #4 from Elemental Forums Top

I use avast and Microsoft security essentials and never have a problem. Norton has come installed on almost every computer i have ever bought but it seems to slow the computer down and false flags way too much--that is just my perception of norton i am sure others think it is the best thing since sliced bread but i just consider it a system hog.

Reply #5 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Darksomen, reply 5
I use avast and Microsoft security essentials and never have a problem. Norton has come installed on almost every computer i have ever bought but it seems to slow the computer down and false flags way too much--that is just my perception of norton i am sure others think it is the best thing since sliced bread but i just consider it a system hog.

I treat Norton as a virus. It gets removed first thing on whatever computer I find it on. Whether that is a computer I have purchased or a computer I am working on for a family/friend.

And of course, it never sees the light of day on a computer I build.