Environment
- CB Defense Sensor: All Supported Versions
- Microsoft Windows: Supported Versions
- Filezilla FTP Server: 3.45.1
Question
Why is Filezilla installer seen as malware?
Answer
The 3.45.1 Filezilla installer has adware offers in their sponsored / bundle versions of the installer. These are additional programs that are installed by default. Due to this, the installer is currently getting the Reputation of Known Malware.
Additional Notes
- Some installers for application give the option of installation of additional applications, enabled by default
- Setting following Permission allows installer to run with defaults for installer:
Application at path: **\(installer file name)
Operation Attempt: Runs or is running, communicates over network
Action: Allow & Log
- Installer file can be added to Company Whitelist by Hash value to set higher Reputation
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