Malware detected - Avast Premium Security

[fredybalaguera]

Avast sent the HumanitZ.exe file to quarantine because it was infected by FileRepMalware [Misc], so I haven't been able to play it since the last update, I've tried downloading it again but it keeps getting blocked.

[big_audio]

yep, same problem here

[DBear1980]

Me as well. AVG has quarantined the executable file

[YakBallz]

Same here just now after playing for first time yesterday.
@devs, whats the deal?

[Morbious]

It was fine last night and today I got the error. AVG has quarantined the executable file

[Lobster]

Got the same issue, just bought the game. Lol!

I have Avast too. Got an access violation message in steam client when I tried to start the game. Second try told me the executable was missing. That triggered me to look in Avast.

Could be a false positive but I'd rather have the devs respond on this, or a user with more knowledge about malware and false positives. I know Avast has more often false positives. If you dare to take the risk, you can exclude the file and/or game location from the scans.

Originally posted by duncanapeters:

Me as well. AVG has quarantined the executable file

AVG is from the same company as Avast, would make sense they both quarantine the exe file.

This page could give some information
https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/5F3D-1477-AFF9-C4F3

[krauserx]

hola me paso lo mismo FileRepMalware [Misc]

[ArtSkunk]

same, wtf was working last night

[Netpirate76]

Same issue here :(

[Mr.CatBallz]

Meow here too

[anrkyuk]

Originally posted by YakBallz:

Same here just now after playing for first time yesterday.
@devs, whats the deal?

Devs are on vacation till the new year
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1766060/discussions/0/4031349199261822890/

Also, ESET does not give any warnings and I've just done an online file scan of HumanitZ.exe @ Virus Total and Kaspersky and it came back clear both times.

EDIT...
Also ran it through Internext and Gridinsoft, again showing clear.

2ND EDIT...
Ok, I'd advise you all to look up what FileRepMalware actually is, there are literally shed loads of posts about it on various forums, and from my brief look it appears that it simply means "Filerep means it is a new or rarely used file that Avast has no information on" (as per user essexboy, a "Malware removal instructor" on the Avast forum). From the few posts I've read, they all seemed to be false positives.

I think you are going to need to post on the Avast forums to get help with this one rather than the Dev.

[[PH]Rancis_Fluggerbutter]

thats why i cannot play the game because of the virus ...

[Morbious]

So if it's a false positive and the file is clear is there anyway to bypass it?

[anrkyuk]

OPTION 1 (You can do this)

Report a suspected false positive (select file or website)
https://www.avast.com/false-positive-file-form.php

OPTION 2 (The dev will have to do this)

Support: Avast file whitelisting
https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB229#artTitle

OPTION 3

Post on the Avast forum seeking assistance.

[Lobster]

Originally posted by Morbious:

So if it's a false positive and the file is clear is there anyway to bypass it?

I have made an exception for the game library as a whole. You can also make an exception for the file itself.

Be aware that making exceptions for files and folders, even if they seem legit, can bring harm to your computer and/or files. Even to a point that they are damaged beyond repair, lost or hyjacked by a malicious program.

Be sure to add only exceptions you are really sure off that they are safe!

If you have Avast, you can do this by opening Avast interface and follow these steps:

Quarentined file (restore or restore & make exception)

Avast interface >> Protection >> Quarentine >> Click the three dots behind the right file and choose either 'restore' or 'restore and add exception'.

If you choose to make an exception, the file will be put on a whitelist and it will be put back in its folder. You should be able to play the game again.

Add exception to game library

This will make an exception to the game library as a whole. Every game you install or have installed in that library will not be scanned for malicious files.

To make an exception like this, follow these steps:
Avast interface >> Settings (right top corner) >> General tab (should be selected) >> Exceptions

There are two options:
1. Add exception
2. Add advanced exception

Add exception
If you click this, you get three warning messages that you have to click through and accept the risks. If you understand that making exceptions can bring harm to your computer and files, go ahead.

The next screen lets you put in a url, path or folder path.
A url is a webaddress or link, like steamcommunity.com. You need to put in a full address to make an exception.
A path or folder path is a location on your computer, i.e. C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common.

If you want to make an exception for a game library, you enter the location of that gamelibrary.
For me, I have my gamelibrary on another storagedevice (ssd, m.2, hdd). My location is D:\SteamLibrary\

Avast puts a * at the end of the give path, i.e. D:\SteamLibrary\*. This is a wildcard and tells avast that everything in that location is excluded from scanning.

You can do this with any folder path or disk.

Add advanced exception
Is pretty much the same as the first option but without the warning messages and a different screen to select the location. I suggest to use the 'add exception' button to make it easier.

Send the file to Avast as a false positive

Before you take the file out of quarentine, click the three dots and select 'Send for analysis'. This way the file will be checked and found safe (or not).

Extra note

I strongly advice to not start making exceptions to every quarantine file you get. Check online if there are messages about false positives or that the file is indeed infected.
You could also contact the developer or company from which the file originated. i.e. if you have a steam file that is corrupt, ask steam support about it. For game files, check with the developer, etc.

Most AV give you a name of the infected file and with what it is infected. Check those names online too. Run the infected file through online AV. This is important because a virus will target the AV and put itself on a safe list, this is the most simple way to say this.

[Sangra69]

Originally posted by anrkyuk:

Originally posted by YakBallz:

Same here just now after playing for first time yesterday.
@devs, whats the deal?

Devs are on vacation till the new year
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1766060/discussions/0/4031349199261822890/

wow...yup guess I will start a refund for this game.